The Pole of the Parque dos Lençóis, on the oriental part of the State encompasses the municipal areas of Humberto de Campos, Primeira Cruz, Santo Amaro and Barreirinhas. Its major attraction is the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, an amazing natural phenomenon to which Barreirinhas is the gateway.

        The Parque Nacional dos Lençóis is an ecological paradise with 155,000 hectares of dunes, rivers, lakes and wetlands. A singular ecological phenomenon, its has been formed during thousands of years of wind movement. The landscape is astonishing wonderful: a white sandy carpet without end in sight, as if you were on a desert. Unlike a desert however, there is plenty of rain and rivers in the region. It is the rain that actually creates the Lencois and its landscape. The rain fills the uncountable lakes and the magnificent landscape. Some of the most famous lakes are the Lagoa Azul and the Lagoa Bonita for their beauty and excellent swimming conditions. Not to miss in your trip are the villages of Caburé, Atins and Mandacaru.

Attractions

Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses - 155,000 hectares of pure natural beauty and surprises for the visitor. Undoubtedly an unforgettable experience: beautiful sunset, rich wildlife, sandy white dunes, beautiful lakes, and beaches waiting for the visitor.

Beaches - Ponta do Mangue, Moitas, Vassouras, Morro do Boi, and Barra do Tatu are some of the most beautiful beaches waiting for the visitor. They are all accessible by boat from barreirinhas.

Mandacaru - It is a fisherman village where the main attraction is the 54 meter lighthouse from where we can enjoy an amazing view of the park.

Caburé - An isolated village with rivers and beaches, where the visitor can enjoy great swimming. It is worth spending the night in Cabure to try the local restaurant.