Travel in Brazil: MARANHÃO (02). Dunes of Lençóis Maranhenses II

MARANHÃO (02)
The Dune Landscape of Lençóis Maranhenses II

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Destination São Luís, capital of the state of Maranhão.
Blue and, above all, white are the predominant colors in the immense dune landscape of Lençóis Maranhenses, in the state of Maranhão.

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Countless sand grains of the giant
sand heap of Lençóis:
155 thousand hectares

Lençóis Maranhenses:

A park of 155 thousand hectares. More than forty times the size of the largest dune landscape in The Netherlands, the Loonse and Drunense Dunes, for example. Lençóis is located close to the equator, and has a tropical climate. A lot of rainfall, on annual basis. The rain is collected in numerous small freshwater lakes. In general, these lakes are shallow, very clear and lukewarm. Many visitors enjoy these lakes. Surprisingly, the white sand does not feel hot, not even warm, but comfortable cool for your bare feet. As in a snow landscape, it is strongly recommended to wear sunglasses, and to use solar protection. One more, very important, tip: Cover your camera with plastic, to prevent penetration of sand grains insode your camera. The photographs are far from perfect, but your camera is kept clean!

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Includes a virtual photo album

It is a challenge to climb the steep and sometimes
very high – up to 40 meters! – dunes.

Whimsical clouds provide a breathtaking image

Sand, the sky, and clouds…

More sand. You consider yourself very small
in this immense landscape.

Interplay of wind and sand.

Loose sand on the slopes may cause
minor sand avalanches.

A sharp constrast between dark clouds
and the white sand.