Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil Nov. 5, 2024

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil

Let"s explore the breathtaking beauty of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park! Located in the northeastern region of Maranhão, Brazil, this park is a conservation unit that covers an impressive area of more than 1,550 square kilometres. Created to protect the region"s flora, fauna and natural beauty, the park is a true ecological treasure, part of the coastal marine and cerrado biomes. Here, unique ecosystems such as mangroves, sandbanks and dunes are shaped by strong winds and regular rainfall.

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