Lençois Maranhense in numbers
Lençóis Maranhenses is a breathtaking national park in Maranhão, Brazil, famous for its vast white sand dunes and crystal-clear freshwater lagoons. The best season to visit Lençóis Maranhenses is during the rainy months, from January to June, when the lagoons are fullest and most vibrant, offering the most breathtaking landscapes— book your trip with Brazil Adventure Club now. We offer more than 10+ group departures per year, and personalized trip to Lençois.
As you gear up for your trip, here are 5 incredible facts to know about Lencois :
The park spans 155,000 hectares (about 380,000 acres), making it the largest sand dune field in South America.
It receives approximately 1,200 millimeters (about 47 inches) of rainfall annually, mostly between January and July, which fills the lagoons.
During the rainy season, from January to June, more than 36,000 lagoons can form, varying in size, shape, and color across the landscape.
The park features dunes that can reach up to 40 meters (around 130 feet) in height, shaped primarily by strong, unidirectional winds from the east.
It attracts around 60,000 visitors per year, drawn by its surreal landscape of white dunes and crystal-clear lagoons.
