Jun 20, 2014 · Rainwater pools in the valleys between the dunes creating thousands of crystal clear lagoons. In July, when the park's lagoons are at their peak, some reach over 300 feet long and ten feet...

Protected on June 2, 1981, the 155,000 ha (380,000-acre) park includes 70 km (43 mi) of coastline, and an interior composed of rolling sand dunes. During the rainy season, the valleys among the dunes fill with freshwater lagoons, prevented from …

Jul 16, 2020 · Strong winds and rain transform the land as rainwater fills the valleys between the dunes, creating a surreal lacework of thousands of seemingly miraculous lagoons between ribbons of sand.

Jan 15, 2025 · This Lesser-known National Park Feels 'Extraterrestrial' With Bone-white Sand Dunes and Sky-blue Lagoons — Here’s What It Was Like to Visit

Every rainy season, Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Brazil undergoes an incredible transformation: its pristine white sand dunes are seemingly flooded, overrun by gorgeous blue lagoons that springs up overnight.

Imagine, if you will, a landscape where towering white dunes stretch as far as the eye can see, their pristine sand rippling under the desert sun. Now, close your eyes and envision crystal-clear turquoise lagoons nestled between these majestic peaks, …

Apr 3, 2018 · Come July, the stark white sand dunes of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park turn, miraculously, into an oasis of countless emerald-blue lagoons. And yes, you can swim in them (the water can reach a soothing 87 degrees). Here’s everything you need to …

Feb 24, 2025 · With its rolling white sand dunes and pristine, emerald-green lagoons, it offers a destination off the beaten path and an almost dreamlike experience that few other places in the world can match. Despite its remote location, Lençóis Maranhenses is an adventure worth taking.

Apr 30, 2020 · Picture vast white sand dunes cascading into crystal-clear lagoons, a winding black river, and lush, dense forest. Lençóis Maranhenses National Park offers this and more, with its lunar-like landscape shifting with the seasons.

Jan 13, 2024 · The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, with its vast expanse of sand dunes and crystal-clear lagoons, is a sight to behold. This hidden gem of nature is a paradise for those seeking a unique and unforgettable experience.