Sunday, March 30, 2014

Dune or Lagoon?

photo source George Steinmetz
The Lencois Maranheneses National Park is located in Maranhao State in northwestern Brazil.  The park is composed of large white, sweeping dunes. At first glance,  the dunes look like an archetypal desert.  In fact, it isn't a desert at all.  Lying just outside the AmazonThe area is also surprisingly home to a variety of fish which, despite the almost complete disappearance of the  lagoons during the dry season.  The sea birds kindly bring the fish eggs from the sea to the lagoons. Basin, the region is subject to a regular rain season during the beginning of the year.  The rains cause a peculiar phenomenon.  Fresh water collects in the valleys between the dunes.  This spots the dunes with blue and green, reaching their highest levels between July to Sept.  Boating, swimming and recreational activities are enjoyed seasonally :).
photo source borntovacation
photo source borntovacation
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