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Lencois Maranhenses Crossing

Brazil · South America · Multi-day trek · score 66/100

At a glance

CountriesBrazil
ContinentSouth America
RegionMaranhao (Lencois Maranhenses NP)
TypeMulti-day trek
Length55 km
Typical duration5 days
Difficulty3/5 (Moderate)
Max altitude100 m
Best seasonJun-Sep (lagoons full)
StartBarreirinhas / Atins
EndSanto Amaro
Permit / guidelicensed guide mandatory (park rule)
Special gearsand hiking kit; sun protection

Score

66/100
Scenery
27/35
Fame
12/25
Uniqueness
16/20
Logistics
11/20

Five days on foot through a desert of dunes filled with rain-fed crystal lagoons

How the score works: scoring method. Information confidence: medium.

Notes

55-80 km depending on route variant

Sources

Information compiled from public sources, as of October 19, 2026. Trail conditions, permits and closures change: verify with local authorities before you go.

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