Lençois maranhenses

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Parque Nacional dos Lençóis (Sheets National Park) is an ecological Paradise with dunes, rivers, ponds and growth of mangroves. Founded on June 02, 1981, the park attracts tourists from the whole world. It has an area of 1550 square kilometres. It is located in the northeast of the state of Maranhão, occupying an area of 270 km of dunes that are formed according to the wind combination. The National Park is quite extensive and without access roads. To visit it, it is necessary to face the dunes and the heat, always with the company of a local guide. Small walks can be made on foot. For longer walks, it is necessary a 4x4 vehicle or even a donkey.