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Glide by speedboat down the Preguiças River to meet capuchin monkeys, climb Mandacaru Lighthouse, and relax on Caburé’s narrow beach spit. This half-day tour blends river scenery, dunes, and local culture in the Lençóis Maranhenses region.
Glide by speedboat down the Preguiças River to meet capuchin monkeys, climb Mandacaru Lighthouse, and relax on Caburé’s narrow beach spit. This half-day tour blends river scenery, dunes, and local culture in the Lençóis Maranhenses region.
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Morning light cuts across the Preguiças like a curtain being pulled back. You push off in a speedboat at about 8:20 AM, the river daring you forward through channels threaded with mangroves; the current nudges the hull while white sand dunes appear and recede on the horizon. In 40 minutes the village of Vassouras rises from the riverbanks—trees alive with playful capuchin monkeys and shallow lagoons that swell during the rainy season.
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for travelers of most fitness levels; involves short walks on sand and a brief lighthouse climb
The speedboat journey to Vassouras is about 35–45 minutes, depending on water levels and route conditions.
Yes—during the rainy season lagoons and some river spots are safe for swims; always follow the guide’s advice before entering the water.
Lunch at Caburé is typically not included; the tour stops at beachside restaurants where you can purchase fresh seafood and local dishes.
Infants are allowed but must sit on an adult’s lap on board; check pickup options and safety details with the operator when booking.
Communities along the Preguiças developed from river-based fishing and trade; the Mandacaru lighthouse became a practical landmark for navigating the estuary and nearby Atlantic approaches.
The Lençóis Maranhenses area is ecologically sensitive—avoid trampling dune vegetation, don’t feed wildlife, and use reef-safe products to limit pollution.
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