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Lençois Maranhenses is in Maranhão of Brazil.

[edit] Understand

Mostly about birdlife, shifting dunes and fresh water lakes, the latter in their best between May and September.

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The shifting dunes with the lakes in between are most spectacular at low sun, when a range of shadows come into play. Just after sunrise is probably thev very best beacause of lower temperatures.

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Best time to visit is May - September, after the rains, and before the lakes dry out. The almost constant breeze may fool you into thinking the sun is not getting at you. Think again!

[edit] Get in

Either from São Luís( from where the access is easiest), via Barreirinhas (which has the best structure) in the west, or Parnaíba via Tutoia and Paulino Neves in the east.

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No motor transport inside the park, but plenty around the perimeter. No real roads though, so you need a good 4x4. Horses and donkeys are alternatives.

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Most people sleep in Barreirinhas and do daytrips. The dunes are however far more accessible if you stay in Atins, or even better in Canto de Atins. Mandacaru and Caburé are less conevnient alternatives. Paulino Neves offers proximity to similar sights (Pequenos Lençóis), although not inside the actual national park. There is also the little explored town of Santo Amaro on the park´s western rim.

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No restrictions.

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