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towering heights but are subject to prolonged rainfall. The result is that the dunes are
sprinkled with literally hundreds of crystal-clear freshwater lagoons during the rainy
season (Dec-July), with two of the largest, Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita, big enough
for swimming.
ARRIVAL AND TOURS
PARQUE NACIONAL DOS LENÇÓIS
By bus and boat The main gateway to the park is the
small, attractive town of Barreirinhas on the Rio Preguiças,
260km east of São Luís. From São Luís, Cisne Branco
( W cisnebrancoturismo.com.br) runs 4 daily buses (6am,
8.45am, 2pm & 7.30pm; 4hr 30min; R$28) to Barreirinhas.
From Barreirinhas, it's a 3hr journey down the Rio Preguiças
to the dunes themselves, usually on a day-trip to the small
village of Atins (R$60); if you hire a boat, expect to pay at
least R$300 (1hr 30min).
By 4WD From Barreirinhas you can also hitch a ride on 4WD
trucks that usually depart in the mornings (R$25; 2hr). From
Barreirinhas it's possible to arrange 4WD transport to
Parnaíba (R$600 for up to six people) and 7-day expeditions
to Jericoacoara (R$1750/person, minimum two people).
Tours São Paulo Ecoturismo, Av Brasília 108, Barreirinhas
( T 98 3349 0079, W saopauloecoturismo.com.br), runs
minibus transfers between São Luís and Barreirinhas (daily
7am; 4-5hr; R$50), as well the full array of tours into the
park (R$60-100). They can also arrange longer trips to
Jericoacoara. Tropical Adventure, Av 31 de Março 15,
Barreirinhas ( T 98 3349 1987, W tropicaladventure.com
.br), offers a similar line-up of services.
ACCOMMODATION
Gran Solare Lençóis Resort Estrada de São Domingos,
Barreirinhas T 98 3349 6000, W gruposolare.com.br.
The place to stay for extra comfort near the park, with
compact, mod ern a/c rooms, a huge pool, decent restaurant
and free wi-fi. R$290
Pousada do Rio Rua Cazuza Ramos 700, Barreirinhas
T 98 3349 1255, W pousadadorioma.com.br. Simple
but cosy a/c rooms in two blocks with a cool location; the
hotel is right on the Rio Preguiça, with hammocks and its
own private beach where you c an swi m. Decent breakfast
included, but wi-fi is R$10/day. R$180
Pousada Sossego Do Cantinho Rua Principal 2,
Barreirinhas T 98 3349 0753, W sossego-do-cantinho
.com. Just four stylish chalets with rustic stone floors
and wooden furnishings, set in pleasant gardens near the
river. Free wi-fi, LCD satellite TV and breakfast buffet
includ ed. Bar reirinhas centre is a 5min boat ride from the
hotel. R$165
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