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Is located in the eastern coast of Maranhão, involves the municipalities of Humberto de Campos, First Cross, Santo Amaro and Barreirinhas. Its greatest attraction is the National Park of waters Maranhenses, beautiful and intriguing phenomenon of nature that has Barreirinhas as the main gate of entry.

The National Park is a paradise of green sheets with 155 thousand hectares of dunes, rivers, lagoons and mangroves. Rare geological phenomenon was formed over thousands of years through the action of nature. Your landscapes are breathtaking: imensidões of sand that make the place resemble a desert. But with well-differentiated features. Indeed it rains in the region, which is surrounded by rivers. And the rains are, moreover, ensure that the sheets some of its most beautiful landscapes. Rain-water ponds that are spread in almost all the area of the park forming a landscape unmatched. Some, such as the Lagoa Azul and Lagoa Bonita are famous for the beauty and the bath conditions. The towns of Owls, and Atins Mandacaru of access points are required.

Attractions

Sheets Maranhenses National Park - 155 hectares of pure nature and many surprises for the traveler, a road map that includes visual seductive and unforgettable of sunshine, abundant flora and fauna. Great vastidões of dunes, lagoons, sea-bathing tourists waiting for this true sanctuary of nature.

Beaches - Ponta do Mangue, Moitas, Brooms, Morro do Boi, and Barra do Tatu are some of the beautiful beaches that wait for tourists in Barreirinhas. You get to by boat to all of them, it being the seat of the municipality.

Mandacaru - village of fishermen where the biggest attraction is a beacon of 54 meters high, which has a beautiful view of the park.

Owls - A delightful retreat where visitors can bathe in sea salt and take the body in fresh water. Good choice of overnight. There are chalets and food.