Tag: Lençóis Maranhenses
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Barefoot in Brazil’s Lagoon Desert: Hiking Lençóis Maranhenses
Introduction to a Desert with a Pulse Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil is often described as a desert, but that label only tells half the story. Between the rolling dunes lies a system of rain-fed lagoons that turn the landscape into a living mosaic of water and sand. For travelers seeking a barefoot,…
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Barefoot on a Living Desert: Hiking Lençóis Maranhenses and Its Lagoon-Scattered Paths
Introduction: A Desert That Breathes with Water Brazil’s Lençóis Maranhenses looks like a vast desert, but it is a living landscape where wind-sculpted dunes cradle shimmering lagoons. This unique ecosystem combines barren sandy seas with pockets of freshwater, creating a surreal map that only a local guide can interpret. For travelers seeking a tactile, barefoot…
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Barefoot in Brazil’s Desert Lagoon: Hiking Lençóis Maranhenses
Discovering Lençóis Maranhenses: A Desert That Breathes with Water Lençóis Maranhenses National Park feels like a paradox: dunes that look like a sun-bleached desert, yet a living mosaic of emerald lagoons after the rains. This rare landscape on Brazil’s northeast coast invites travelers to engage with nature in a deeply immersive way — often on…