Discover the village of Atins, located at the mouth of the river Preguiças where it meets the Atlantic Ocean. You will see sand dunes and natural pools, in this beautiful village considered the doorway to Lencois Maranhenses National Park.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 9 - 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Portuguese, English, Spanish
Pickup included: Your hotel in Barreirinhas.
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Swim in natural lagoons surrounded by sand dunes
Be amazed by the meeting of Preguiças River and the sea
Enjoy the natural landscapes of this rustic place near Lencois Maranhenses

Full description

Enjoy a tour to the charming village of Atins, considered the doorway to Lencois Maranhenses National Park. Atins is a rustic paradise, still unknown to most visitors to the national park. Situated between the Preguiças River, the beach, explore the stunning and landscapes of this place. After pickup from hotels in Barreirinhas at around 8:00 AM in a 4×4 vehicle, start the 1.5-hour drive to Atins. Upon arrival, enjoy a short walk to visit some natural lagoons formed by rainwater. Take the opportunity to dive into the clear waters of the lagoon and take beautiful photos. Be amazed by the meeting of the Preguiças River and the sea at Atins Beach. Enjoy some free time to swim and relax on the sand. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (not included in the tour price), famous for grilled shrimp. After lunch, time to rest in hammocks before returning to Barreirinhas around 6:00 PM.

Includes

Full-day tour
Round-trip transportation by 4x4
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Barreirinhas
Professional local guide
Entrance tax

Food and drinks
Personal expenses

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Important information

What to bring

Sunglasses
Sun hat
Swimwear
Sunscreen
Comfortable clothes
Charged Smartphone

Not allowed

Luggage or large bags
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

Please be aware that the natural lagoons are seasonal, depending on the rains

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November 12, 2020

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We had the most amazing experience: very fun activity, best tour guide and a lot of recommendations. A must do in Barreirinhas!

December 7, 2021

My host Rafael was amazing, friendly and funny! Also quite observant making sure everyone was safe during the journey. We actually shared the same birthday on the excursion

July 13, 2022

Atins Day Trip by 4x4 from Barreirinhas

Atins Day Trip by 4x4 from Barreirinhas

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