A Guide to Lençóis Maranhenses: Brazil's Most Surreal Landscape

When most people think of Brazil, places like Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and Iguazu Falls often come to mind. However, hidden away in the northeastern state of Maranhão lies one of the most surreal landscapes not only in Brazil but in the entire world: Lençóis Maranhenses. At first glance, the national park looks like an endless desert, with towering white sand dunes stretching to the horizon. But…