Desert is usually synonymous to brown sand and arid climate. But Brazil has a magical white desert. There are also crystal clear lagoons with blue water.
National Park of Lencois Maranhenses is situated in the northeastern of Brazil. The park has become one amazing destination on the earth. The 1,000 km2 area has beautiful white sand. In addition to white sand, the desert is also looks cool oasis with panoramic views of turquoise color.
The white desert, was formed thousands of years ago. That said, this desert of white sand from the river bed sediment in estuaries. Then, the sand back to the mainland due drift and sea breeze.
At the beginning of the year rain intensity on a regular basis. Therefore, rainwater flush this desert clump together to form a lagoon valleys. Lagoons that you can see behind the dunes. The cool desert oasis that lies in the beautiful white sand with blue waters and green.
Miraculously, though dry in the dry season, the lagoon is also inhabited by fish. Meanwhile mangroves, palm trees, and Preguicas River adds to the beauty of the panorama in National Park of Lencois Maranhenses.
Yes, overall this desert has sand dunes along the 49.6 miles. Coupled with coastlines that extend along the 43.2 miles.
Among the many lagoons, there are several large lagoons frequented traveler. There are Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita located near the Barreirinhas town. Lagoa Tropical is located closer to the Atins village. One of the largest and most beautiful lagoons in the park is Lagoa de Gaivota known as Seagull Lagoon. It is located close to the village of Santo Amaro da Maranhao, about 96 km from Barreirinhas.
Because this is a protected area, there should be no other vehicles except 4WD cars passing property manager. Thus, the vehicle will drive traveler entered the ocean surf this beautiful white sand.
The best time to vacation destinations is between the months of May to September. At that time, the weather was sunny and the water in the lagoon is still fully charged. Curious?