Lençóis Maranhenses: Where Desert Meets Oasis

✈️ Getting There 1️⃣ To Barreirinhas: Fly to São Luís (SLZ airport) → 15-min taxi to São Luís Central Bus Station. Bus to Barreirinhas: ~5h (officially 4h, but delays happen). Companies like CISNE BRANCO depart at 6AM/9AM. 2️⃣ Return to São Luís: Buses leave from scattered stops (check your ticket for exact location, e.g., Cisne Branco station). 4.5h ride → Taxi to SLZ airport (e-tickets accepted). 🏨 Where to Stay Barreirinhas town: Airbnb’s (book early in peak season)—basic but tour-friendly (pickups/drop-offs easy). Avoid: Remote lodges in Atins (transport chaos). 💃 Tours (Mandatory!) Half-/Full-day 4x4 trips into the dunes—bone-rattling rides (your tailbone will protest!). Book via local agencies (walk-in or WhatsApp). Pay day-of (cash preferred). 🍨 Food & Drinks Açaí shops everywhere (heat relief!). Local flavors: Cajá & bacuri (tart tropical fruits). Cashew fruit juice (sweet + tangy). #Sal e Brasa - São Luís#Parque das Dunas#São Luis#travelguide#Brazil#trip diary