Boat Trip on Preguiças River
Preguiças River 4 hrs
Navigate the Preguiças River, visiting small villages and mangroves.
Where to stay
Hotels in Barreirinhas
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Portuguese
Local currency
BRL
(BRL)
Local time
(GMT-3)
Ideal trip length
3–5 days
Cost level
3 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Barreirinhas Town Center
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Optional, small amounts
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Peixe Grelhado
Camarão no Coco
Moqueca
Tapioca
When to visit Barreirinhas
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: July
Busiest: Jun-Aug
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Jan40
Rainy, lagoons filling
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Feb30
Heavy rain, lagoons filling
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Mar30
Heavy rain, lagoons filling
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Apr50
Rainy, lagoons full
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May70
Less rain, lagoons full
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Jun90
Dry, lagoons full
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Jul95
Dry, lagoons full
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Aug90
Dry, lagoons full
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Sept80
Dry, lagoons drying
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Oct60
Dry, lagoons drying
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Nov40
Dry, lagoons low
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Dec30
Start of rain, lagoons low
Things to do in Barreirinhas
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
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Best in the morning
2 places
Horseback Riding on the Beach
Atins 3 hrs
Enjoy a serene horseback ride along the pristine beaches near Atins.
Best in the afternoon
2 places
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park Tour
Lençóis Maranhenses 6 hrs
Discover the iconic white sand dunes and freshwater lagoons by 4x4.
Swimming in Lagoa Azul/Bonita
Lençóis Maranhenses 2 hrs
Cool off in the refreshing, crystal-clear waters of the famous lagoons.
Best in the evening
1 place
Sunset at the Dunes
Lençóis Maranhenses 2 hrs
Witness a breathtaking sunset over the vast expanse of the dunes.
Any time of day
1 place
Quadricycle Adventure to Atins
Atins 8 hrs
Ride a quad bike through sandy trails to the charming village of Atins.
Things to book
Tours and activities in Barreirinhas
Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.
Standard tour
2 Private Lagoon Circuit
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Standard tour
Circuit Atins
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Standard tour
Private Lagoa Bonita
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Standard tour
Lagoa Bonita Trail
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Multi day tour
Two Lagoons (Blue + Beautiful)
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Unstructured tour
Shared Shuttle between São Luis Airport and Barreirinhas
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Standard tour
Lençóis Maranhenses Sand Dunes Half-Day Tour with Sunset
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Standard tour
Sunset Tour of Lagoa Bonita by 4WD with Hotel Pickup
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Practical ratings
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Near Barreirinhas
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