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The 6 best places with dunes in Brazil: spectacular views!

In addition to having paradisiacal beaches, eye-catching natural landscapes and a lot of culture, Brazil also has beautiful dunes from North to South! Most are close to beaches and you can enjoy diving! See 6 dunes.

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Discover places with the most incredible dunes in Brazil!

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Discover the most beautiful dunes in Brazil. Source: AdobeStock.

A country with so much natural beauty in all four corners, it was no surprise that here we would find formations as exotic as the dunes. So, if you also want to see these immense and beautiful sand formations, you don't need to go far! Check out some dune sites in Brazil below for you to see.

In fact, these sand formations created by the winds attract the attention of tourists not only from Brazil, as well as being a meeting point for those who enjoy extreme sports. So, how about including a destination with dunes in Brazil to discover these wonders of nature? The country is home to several of them! Keep reading and see some places to choose from!

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Dunes up to 50 meters: choose which place in Brazil you will visit that has dunes!

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See the most popular dunes in Brazil! Source: AdobeStock.

Firstly, dunes are geomorphological formations that consist of the accumulation of grains of sand. Thus, with the action of the winds, their shapes and elevations can increase or decrease, creating a breathtaking landscape.

Quite common in deserts, you don't need to go to the Sahara to glimpse this natural beauty, as the dunes in Brazil are present from north to south of the country. In fact, many are close to beaches here in Brazil, which means you can enjoy this landscape along with diving in salty waters!

Furthermore, these formations also provide radical activities such as sandboarding, which is almost like “surfing” the mountains of sand. Or you can take advantage of buggy rides, which are very famous in the Northeast of Brazil. So, check out some tips below on places where you can find dunes in Brazil and choose your destination!

Lençóis Maranhenses – MA

It's difficult to start this list without mentioning one of Brazil's main postcards, isn't it? Well, this masterpiece of nature is located in the municipality of Barreirinha, Maranhão and you need to know the right time to visit. So, try to plan your trip between the months of July and September.

In this sense, after the intense rainy season, the water tables overflow, creating lagoons with crystal clear waters! In fact, depending on the day you can find emerald or even turquoise waters, and some are perfect for swimming. However, prepare your physique as some dunes can reach 40 meters high!

Genipabu – RN

Located within the Dunas de Genipabu Ecological Tourist Park, in Rio Grande do Norte, these indescribable landscapes are the main focus of tourists visiting the region. In fact, these are the dunes in Brazil where buggy rides are the most traditional, or you may be surprised by this activity that has everything to be radical for those who enjoy it.

Well, the Park is 20km from Natal, and it may be interesting to book the tour if you are purchasing a package with an agency. Furthermore, the structure of the place offers a variety of activities, lunch and incredible tours! It's definitely worth the visit if you're enjoying the region's coastline.

Joaquina Beach – SC

So, it's not just in the Northeast that you can find dunes in Brazil! Located on Joaquina beach in Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, the place is famous for sandboarding. In this sense, the sport of “sand surfing” is quite fun and very popular among tourists who visit the capital of Santa Catarina.

In fact, these dunes are among the most beautiful in Brazil and are a feast for the eyes. Therefore, if you are visiting the region, be sure to include the tour between Lagoa da Conceição and Praia da Joaquina. It is worth checking!

Jericoacoara – CE

First of all, Jericoacoara, Jeri to those close to us, is considered the Brazilian Caribbean. In this sense, the place has paradisiacal beaches with crystal clear water, as well as being home to some of the most beautiful dunes in Brazil. In other words, if you are planning a trip there, you need to include the tour in your itinerary.

In fact, watching the sunset over the dunes of Jeri is a spectacle in itself, with a panoramic view of the play of colors that forms on the horizon. Furthermore, the freshwater beaches that you find between the dunes also make the trip worth it. So be sure to check it out if you're there.

Jalapão – TO

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Then, see the Jalapão dunes. Source: AdobeStock.

Well, these dunes in Brazil definitely need to be on your travel list. In fact, Jalapão as a whole offers breathtaking natural landscapes, so it's worth spending a few days traveling there. In addition to waterfalls, ecotourism and boiling waters, you will also find quartz dunes.

In this sense, the mountains are formed by the erosion of the Serra do Espírito Santo and have a golden, almost orange color, 30 meters high! The unique landscape is in the middle of the Brazilian Cerrado, far from beaches and oceans. Furthermore, watching the sunset here and seeing the sand turning different colors is one of the best tours in the region!

Cabo Frio – RJ

The Southeast region also has the beauty of the dunes in Brazil, and you can find them in Rio de Janeiro, in an environmental preservation zone. In fact, the place is very close to Cabo Frio, known as Praia das Dunas, although it is a place little visited by tourists.

Furthermore, if you like waves and surfing, this is a good beach to practice the sport. In addition to traditional surfing, you can also practice sandboarding and surf on the sand hills in the region. Furthermore, the place is beautiful and worth taking some panoramic photos of the landscape.

So, are you convinced to visit the dunes across the country? Because it's not just them that make Brazil such a rich territory in natural landscapes. In this sense, there are many other unmissable destinations that you need to visit and you don't even need to take an international trip! Check out our list of trips to take in Brazil below and start packing your bags!

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About the author  /  Samantha Scorbaioli

Passionate about living new experiences, cultures and always in search of knowledge and new challenges. He has experience in Hospitality and Tourism and has been working in the content production area for some years.

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