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Barreirinhas
Rio Preguicas Tour Explore Rivers Lagoons and Villages
- Duration6h 30m
- Max Travelers20 people
- Free CancellationUp to 24 hrs
- CategoryEco Tours, Full-day Tours
Overview
Departure to the boarding point begins around 8:20 AM, with exact times varying depending on your location. After boarding the motorboat, we navigate the river for approximately 40 minutes until reaching the village of Vassouras.
During the rainy season, the area features deep lagoons perfect for swimming, but the main attraction is the playful capuchin monkeys. From there, we continue by boat to the village of Mandacaru, where you can climb the Preguiças Lighthouse for a stunning panoramic view. The area also offers local craft shops, traditional caipirinhas, and exotic-flavored ice creams.
Lastly, we head to Caburé Beach, a unique sand peninsula with the river on one side and the sea on the other. Lunch will be served at one of the beachside restaurants—please follow your pilot’s instructions. The return journey typically begins around 2:30 PM, with arrival back in town expected at approximately 3:30 PM.
Gallery
What's included
Guide accompaniment
Transportation in a Toyota 4x4
What's Not included
Lunch
Itinerary
The Preguiu00e7as River, located in Maranhu00e3o, is one of the main highlights of the Lenu00e7u00f3is Maranhenses region. With its calm waters and banks lined with native vegetation, the river is perfect for boat tours that reveal breathtaking landscapes. Along the way, visitors can stop at traditional riverside villages such as Vassouras, Mandacaru, and Caburu00e9, where youu2019ll find local crafts, the famous Preguiu00e7as Lighthouse, and a stunning view of where the river meets the sea. The journey is an immersion into local culture and preserved nature, with mangroves, dunes, and a variety of wildlife including monkeys, birds, and fish. The Preguiu00e7as River tour is a peaceful experience, full of natural beauty and historyu2014ideal for all ages and perfect for those who want to discover a more authentic and enchanting side of Maranhu00e3o.
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adultu2019s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Our tours do not include food, beverages, or other extras;
This activity is shared with other passengers.
Cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance are subject to full refunds. No refunds are available on the day of the tour.
What to bring: Comfortable shoes and clothing, swimwear or a change of clothes, a towel, insect repellent, sunscreen, and cash and/or a credit or debit card to cover incidentals.
If the bilingual guide is not available on the day of your tour, don't worry: the guide will use a digital translator to ensure communication and the best possible experience.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the Park and on the vehicles u2014 subject to a fine.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.