Barreirinhas

Located at the northern edge of Maranhão state, Barreirinhas features white sand dunes, seasonal lagoons, and a network of rivers providing transportation routes.

Portuguese settlers established this municipality in the 18th century as an agricultural center focused on sugarcane and rice production along the Preguiças River.

The municipality maintains traditional festivals throughout the year, combining indigenous ceremonies with Portuguese colonial traditions and regional music performances.

Visitors can reach Barreirinhas by regular bus services from São Luís, with the journey taking approximately four hours through paved roads.

The municipal territory contains part of the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, where rainwater creates thousands of clear blue lagoons between massive sand dunes.

Location: Maranhão

Elevation above the sea: 4 m

Shares border with: Paulino Neves, Santa Quitéria do Maranhão, São Bernardo, Santana do Maranhão, Primeira Cruz, Santo Amaro do Maranhão, Belágua

Website: https://barreirinhas.ma.gov.br

GPS coordinates: -2.74694,-42.82583

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41