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Cross the Rio Preguiças by ferry, climb a sharp rise of wind-sculpted sand, and find Lagoa Bonita: a shimmering pool framed by white dunes. This short 4x4-and-walk circuit from Barreirinhas delivers intense views, a cool swim, and a close look at Lençóis Maranhenses’ seasonal lagoon system.
Cross the Rio Preguiças by ferry, climb a sharp rise of wind-sculpted sand, and find Lagoa Bonita: a shimmering pool framed by white dunes. This short 4x4-and-walk circuit from Barreirinhas delivers intense views, a cool swim, and a close look at Lençóis Maranhenses’ seasonal lagoon system.
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Operated by Jurema Transporte e Turismo · Barreirinhas, Maranhão
The 4x4 grumbles away from Barreirinhas and the river opens like a moving wall — the ferry crossing of the Rio Preguiças signals the gateway to Lençóis Maranhenses. Sand pushes at the tires and the guide points to a ribbon of white dunes that rise and fall like breathing hills. At the trailhead the land runs hot and open; in an hour you trade engine clatter for soft sand and the wind’s voice.
easy.
5 hours.
Basic fitness: able to walk about 1 hour over uneven, sandy terrain and handle short steep climbs
The on-foot portion is about 1 hour with an initial steep 80–100m sand climb to the viewpoint; it’s rated easy and suitable for most fitness levels but the loose sand can be tiring.
Yes—when lagoons are filled after the rainy season swimming is common; check with your guide about current water levels and safe entry points.
Tours typically include 4x4 transport from Barreirinhas and ferry crossing of the Rio Preguiças; confirm pickup point and return details when booking.
The best window is roughly June–September, after rains fill the lagoons; you’ll see the brightest pools and most reliable swimming then.
The dunes and lagoons formed where coastal sands meet rainy-season floods; local river communities have long used the Preguiças for transport and fishing, with Barreirinhas as the modern gateway town.
The dune-lagoon system is fragile—stay on marked paths, avoid leaving trash, limit freshwater use, and follow guide instructions to protect seasonal habitats.
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