But it wasn't until 2024 that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the area as a World Heritage Site — making it the 24th such location in Brazil.

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Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is known for its otherworldly dune fields that formed millions of years ago during the Quaternary Period.

But it wasn't until 2024 that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recognized the area as a World Heritage Site — making it the 24th such location in Brazil. Located in the country's northeastern region in the state of Maranhão, these pristine white sands flow for what seems like eternity throughout the park's 380,000 acres and along 50 miles of Atlantic coastline. During the rainy season, crystalline lagoons form in the crevices of the sand dunes, adding even more color to an already stunning sight. Notably, the park is also home to four endangered species, including the West Indian manatee and scarlet ibis.

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