river · Primeira Cruz, MA
Pouso dos Guarás
A boat trip that leaves the town's port in the afternoon, through the surrounding rivers and mangroves. Along the way you can spot scarlet ibises, capuchin monkeys, dolphins and river dolphins, with the sunset at the end of the trip.
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About Pouso dos Guarás
Pouso dos Guarás is a boat trip that leaves from the port of Primeira Cruz, a municipality in Maranhão with part of its territory in the Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses. The route follows the rivers and mangroves around town and is named after the guarás (scarlet ibises), the red birds typical of the mangroves.
The trip runs in the afternoon. Along the way, you can spot scarlet ibises, capuchin monkeys, dolphins and river dolphins, and the ride ends with the sunset over the water.
Boat trips are the main reason Primeira Cruz is starting to appear on the region's tourism map. The outing is done entirely by boat and combines wildlife watching with mangrove scenery.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
Set aside the afternoon: the trip starts then and ends with the sunset.
Best time
In the afternoon, when the trip runs, to see the animals and end the ride with the sunset.
How to get there
The boat leaves from the port of Primeira Cruz, in the town center. From São Luís, you reach the town on the BR-135, then the BR-402 and the MA-320.
Tip
Boat trips can be arranged directly at the town's port.
A look at the place
Pouso dos Guarás in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Pouso dos Guarás
Where does the Pouso dos Guarás trip leave from?
The boat leaves from the port of Primeira Cruz, in the town center, and goes through the surrounding rivers and mangroves.
What time is the trip?
The trip runs in the afternoon and ends with the sunset. Check the departure time at the port.
What animals can I see on the trip?
Along the way you can spot scarlet ibises, capuchin monkeys, dolphins and river dolphins.
How do I book the boat trip in Primeira Cruz?
Boat trips can be arranged directly at the town's port.
How do I get to Primeira Cruz from São Luís?
By car, on the BR-135, then the BR-402 and the MA-320.