lagoon · Primeira Cruz, MA
Lagoa da Areia
Located in the village of Campo Novo, it's part of the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses circuits in the municipality. It offers good conditions for swimming, especially in the dry season, and is reached in licensed vehicles.
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About Lagoa da Areia
Lagoa da Areia is in the village of Campo Novo, in Primeira Cruz, a municipality in Maranhão with part of its territory in the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses. It's listed among the park's attractions in this municipality.
It's a perennial lagoon, meaning it has water all year round. Conditions for swimming are considered ideal, especially in the dry season.
Access is from the town of Primeira Cruz in licensed vehicles. You can't get there in a regular car: you need to arrange transportation before you go.
On the same trip to Primeira Cruz, you can add other outings in the municipality, such as Lagoa do Cassó, the town's best-known destination, and boat trips through the rivers and mangroves, where you can spot scarlet ibises, capuchin monkeys, dolphins and river dolphins.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
The time depends on the tour you book: add the ride in a licensed vehicle from Primeira Cruz to your swim time at the lagoon.
Best time
In the dry season, when conditions for swimming in the lagoon are best.
How to get there
It's in the village of Campo Novo, reached from the town of Primeira Cruz in licensed vehicles. From São Luís to Primeira Cruz, the route is the BR-135, then the BR-402 and the MA-320.
Tip
Arrange transportation in a licensed vehicle in Primeira Cruz before you go, since that's the way to reach the lagoon.
A look at the place
Lagoa da Areia in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Lagoa da Areia
Where is Lagoa da Areia?
In the village of Campo Novo, in Primeira Cruz (Maranhão), a municipality with part of its territory in the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses.
How do I get to Lagoa da Areia?
Access is from the town of Primeira Cruz in licensed vehicles. Arrange transportation before you go.
Does Lagoa da Areia have water all year?
Yes. It's a perennial lagoon, with water all year round.
Can I swim in Lagoa da Areia?
Yes. Conditions for swimming are considered ideal, especially in the dry season.
When is the best time to visit Lagoa da Areia?
The dry season, when conditions for swimming are best.