No, it's NOT a mirage! The mesmerising Brazilian dunes which transform into stunning turquoise lagoons during rainy season
- During the rainy season, turquoise crystal-clear pools form between the golden sands in a national park in Brazil
- Around July these tranquil lakes can reach ten feet in depth and 30 degrees C in temperature - perfect for a dip
- Interconnecting lagoons combine with neighbouring rivers, opening up channels for fish to explore the pools
In the midst of the rolling sand dunes of a national park in Brazil, a breathtaking transformation takes place each year.
During
the rainy season, the valleys between the golden landscape are filled
with crystal-clear turquoise lagoons - and the result is simply
breathtaking.
The
unspoilt paradise is located in Lençóis Maranhenses National Park,
providing explorers with a beautiful backdrop to escape to while
enjoying a respite from the heat.
In the midst of the rolling sand dunes of a national park in Brazil, a breathtaking transformation takes place each year
During the rainy season, the valleys
between the golden landscape are filled with crystal-clear turquoise
lagoons - and the result is simply stunning
The unspoilt paradise is located in
Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, providing explorers the chance of a
refreshing respite from the heat
In
peak season around July these tranquil pools can reach ten feet in
depth and are surprisingly warm to swim in reaching up to 30 degrees C.
Stretching
for miles and miles, the picture-perfect landscape resembles a desert,
but can't officially be categorised as one, due to the 47 inches of rain
it receives each year.
Almost no vegetation grows in the area, but the aqua phenomenon provides a brief chance for life to arrive in the area.
Interconnecting lagoons combine with neighbouring rivers, opening up channels for fish to explore the pools.
The experience is short-lived, as once the dry season returns, the vividly-blue lakes vanish without a trace.
Almost no vegetation grows in the area, but the aqua phenomenon provides a brief chance for life to arrive in the area
Stretching for miles and miles, the
picture-perfect landscape resembles a desert, but can't officially be
categorised as one, due to the 47 inches of rain it receives each year
Interconnecting lagoons combine with neighbouring rivers, opening up channels for fish to explore the pools
The
best time for visitors to witness the natural spectacle is between July
and September, when the mirage-like ponds have formed.
The
park's website recommends around two days are needed to explore the
biggest lagoons in the park, Azul and Bonita and advise only guided
tours are undertaken in the area.
Access
is easiest from the town of Barreirinhas near Maranhão, with Jeeps
being the best form of transport to handle the hilly terrain.
In peak season around July these
tranquil pools can reach ten feet in depth and are surprisingly warm to
swim in reaching up to 30 degrees C
The park's website recommends around two days are needed to explore the biggest lagoons in the park, Azul and Bonita
The experience is short-lived, as once the dry season returns, the vividly-blue lakes vanish without a trance
The best time for visitors to witness
the natural spectacle is between July and September, when the
mirage-like ponds have formed
Tourists in the area are advised that only guided tours are undertaken when visiting the lagoons
Access is easiest from the town of
Barreirinhas near Maranhão, with Jeeps being the best form of transport
to handle the hilly terrain
The lakes formed are a shocking shade of blue, which stands against the white sands surrounding it
It's easy to see how the park got its name, Lençóis Maranhenses, in Portuguese translates as the 'bedsheets of Maranhão'
Striking images: The pool forms in crevices in the sand, forming interesting shapes in the landscape
Vast pools: In July, when the park's lagoons are at their peak, some reach over 300 feet in length
The water is heated by the sun, meaning tourists are able to take a dip in the vibrant creations that occur annually
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