Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Brazil Nov. 5, 2024

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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