What to book before you travel to Lençóis Maranhenses?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

7 activities to book

Lençóis Maranhenses

Days 1-7
Days 1-7Lagoa Bonita 4x4 tourBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Lagoa Azul 4x4 tourBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Boat trip down the Preguiças RiverBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Santo Amaro do Maranhão and its lagoonsBook on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7The dunes and turquoise lagoonsRainwater collects between the dunes each year, forming freshwater lagoons that are fullest in the middle of the year.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Swimming in the middle of the dunesThe lagoons are warm fresh water, clear enough to swim in between walks over the sand.Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-7Sunset on the sandClimb a high dune in the late afternoon and watch the light turn the sand and lagoons from white to pink.Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Mandacaru Lighthouse · Caburé and the mouth of the Preguiças River · The village of Atins

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Frequently asked questions

What can you do in Lençóis Maranhenses without booking anything?

3 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Mandacaru Lighthouse, Caburé and the mouth of the Preguiças River, The village of Atins. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

The rest of the trip