7 days
In the unjustifiably little-visited far north of Brazil lies the Parnaiba delta, the largest in the western hemisphere, with a cornucopia of islets and lagoons heaving with bird life.Beyond it are is the surreal landscape of the remote-feeling (but accessible) dunes of Lençois Maranhenses National Park, still undeveloped but on the brink of discovery by tourists. Slot this visit into your full holiday itinerary, and go now!
Daily from São Luis
Suggested holiday itinerary
Day 1 City tour of the historic centre of São Luis.
Day 2 Drive to Barreirinhas and explore the Lençois Maranhenses National Park by jeep – a panorama of an endless expanse of sand dunes and clear water lagoons which support a rich variety of wildlife.
Day 3 Travel by speed boat along the swampy Preguiças river, calling at Vassouras – for trekking in the dunes.
Day 4 Drive to the Parnaíba Delta and explore by boat. A traditional way of life survives in the communities established among the delta’s islets, mangroves and lagoons, a haven for thousands of birds. Overnight in Parnaíba.
Day 5 A full-day’s drive along the wild coast of Ceará state to Jericoacoara.
Day 6 Full day in Jericoacoara, a traditional fishing village which has developed into a relaxed resort.
Day 7 Depart by road for Fortaleza. | Read more about: Winding down in the north-east 
lencois-Maranhenses.
The far north-east coast
São Luis
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