Have you heard about
the Route of Emotions?
This route connects three wonderful tourist
destinations in the northeast of Brazil: the National Park of "Lençóis
Maranhenses" (in Maranhão state), the Environmental Protection Area of Delta
Parnaíba (between
Maranhão and Piauí states), and the National Park of Jericoacoara (in Ceará
state). It is a perfect destination for
people that like ecotourism, adventure, beach, culture and good gastronomy.
Lençóis Maranhenses
In Portuguese, it literally means “bedsheets of
Maranhao”. At first glance Lençóis Maranhenses seems to be a desert, however it is not. The
region is subject to a regular rain season from January to May. The rains cause
a peculiar phenomenon: fresh water collects in the valleys between sand dunes
and is prevented from percolating down by a layer of impermeable rock which
lies underneath the sand. As a result, amazing lagoons are surrounded by the
desert-like sand, and reach their fullest from June to September.
Delta Parnaiba
The Parnaíba is one of the few rivers in the
world with mouth open sea delta, formed by the River Parnaíba, which is
1485 km length, the Delta opens into five arms, with 73 river islands,
their lush, full of dunes, mangroves and river islands, idyllic setting ensures
that region of Maranhão and Piauí.
Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara is a small fishing village, an
amazing place for windsurfing and kitesurfing, in Ceará state. It is located 300
km western of Fortaleza. Local people say Jeri, as it is better known. This is a
fantastic place where you can relax, forget all the noises from the big cities
and enjoy the nature.
If you are interested on going to Route of
Emotions give us a call and we can make all the arrangements for you.
