Located in the northeastern coastal state of Maranhao, the Brazilian town of Barreirinhas serves as an excellent base for visitors to explore the spectacular surrounding area. This riverside town has a selection of agencies offering guided trips to Lagoa Bonita and Lagoa Azul as well as trips down the beautiful Preguica River. The undeniable highlight of this area is the breathtaking Lencois Maranhenses National Park, which is home to thousands of seasonal clear blue lagoons dotting a vast blanket of dunes stretching on for kilometres and kilometres. Visitors can also look forward to spending a relaxing day on the popular Cabure Beach lapped by calm waters or for the more adventurous, a 4x4 trip around the magnificent Lagoa da Esperanca.