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Lagoa Bonita e Lagoa Azul

State of Maranhao · Brazil

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  1. 1Orientation

    Welcome to the Parque Nacional dos Len-sois Mah-rah-nyen-ses, a landscape that is often described as 'another planet.' Spanning one hundred and fifty-five thousand hectares, this is not a traditional desert, despite the endless…

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  2. 2The Ascent: The Wooden Stairs of Lagoa Bonita

    Our exploration of the Lah-go-ah Bo-nee-tah circuit begins with a significant physical challenge. To enter the dune field, we must ascend a massive, forty-meter-high dune. …

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  3. 3Lagoa do Maçarico: A First Dip in Paradise

    Our first major stop within the Bonita circuit is the Lah-go-ah do Mah-sah-ree-ko. This lagoon is a perfect introduction to the swimming experience in the Lençóis. …

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  4. 4Lagoa Bonita: The Emerald Gem

    We now reach the namesake of this circuit: Lah-go-ah Bo-nee-tah. This lagoon is often deeper and more emerald in color than the others we have seen. …

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  5. 5Lagoa Azul: The Classic Blue Experience

    Transitioning to the Blue Lagoon circuit, we encounter Lah-go-ah Ah-zool. This is arguably the most famous lagoon in the entire national park. …

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  6. 6Lagoa da Preguiça: The Lazy Lagoon

    As part of the Blue Lagoon circuit, we visit Lah-go-ah dah Pray-gwee-sah, or the Lazy Lagoon. The name is apt; it is often the first stop on the afternoon tour and invites a slow, relaxed pace. …

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  7. 7Dune Dynamics and the Invisible Water Table

    To truly appreciate this landscape, one must understand what lies beneath the sand. We are walking on a giant filter. …

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  8. 8Final Reflections: Sunset Over the Sands

    We conclude our journey as the sun begins its descent toward the Atlantic horizon. The sunset in the Lençóis is a spectacle of light and shadow. …

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  9. 9Closing

    Our expedition through the Lah-go-ah Bo-nee-tah and Lah-go-ah Ah-zool circuits has come to a close. We have climbed the great dunes, swum in the warm rainwater, and witnessed the incredible geological forces that create this…

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What is Lagoa Bonita e Lagoa Azul?

Lagoa Bonita e Lagoa Azul is a place in State of Maranhao · Brazil with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

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LocationState of Maranhao · Brazil
TypeActivity
Story sections9
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates-2.6766, -42.9418
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