Sao Luis, Lencois Maranhenses National Park & Jericoacoara | Holiday in Brazil
São Luís is the capital of the Brazilian state of Maranhão. São Luís is the only Brazilian state capital founded by
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One of the most unique places in the world, The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is located in Maranhão state, in northeastern
Composed of large, white, sweeping dunes, at first glance Lençóis Maranhenses looks like an archetypal desert. But it isn't actually a desert. Lying just outside the amazon basin, the region is subject to a regular rain season during the beginning of the year. The rains cause a peculiar phenomenon: freshwater collects in the valleys between sand dunes, spotting the desert with blue and green lagoons which are full between July and September.
The area is also surprisingly home to a variety of fish which, despite the almost complete disappearance of the lagoons during the dry season, have their eggs brought from the sea by birds. In order to fully appreciate the massive area that is the Lencois Maranhenses, we recommend that you view it by air. The dunes and lagoons stretch out below you as far as the eye can see.
A little further east along the coast and you come to Jijoca de Jericoacoara (affectionately known as Jeri), the town home to the Jericoacoara beach, considered by
This is arguably the best spot in
Mosquito Blue Hotel is a small boutique hotel, simple, yet stylish. It is situated on a pristine stretch of beach offering a small paradise and charming lodging. As you step into the landscaped garden among palm and tamarind secular trees you find the pool and the open-air spa as well as the shady bar. 84 rooms have been blended into the landscaped gardens. More…
