Discover Rio Preguiças: Cruise through lush lagoons, meet capuchin monkeys, and savor local delights. Experience breathtaking views and unique beachside dining.
Discover Rio Preguiças: Cruise through lush lagoons, meet capuchin monkeys, and savor local delights. Experience breathtaking views and unique beachside dining.
- Rio Preguiças - Situated in Maranhão, the Preguiças River is a prominent feature of the Lençóis Maranhenses area. Its serene waters and shores adorned with native flora make it ideal for boat excursions that showcase stunning scenery. Travelers can pause at traditional riverside communities like Vassouras, Mandacaru, and Caburé, where local…
- Rio Preguiças - Situated in Maranhão, the Preguiças River is a prominent feature of the Lençóis Maranhenses area. Its serene waters and shores adorned with native flora make it ideal for boat excursions that showcase stunning scenery. Travelers can pause at traditional riverside communities like Vassouras, Mandacaru, and Caburé, where local crafts, the renowned Preguiças Lighthouse, and a breathtaking view of the river meeting the sea await. This journey offers an immersion into local culture and unspoiled nature, featuring mangroves, dunes, and diverse wildlife such as monkeys, birds, and fish. The Preguiças River tour provides a tranquil experience, rich in natural beauty and history—perfect for all ages and those seeking to explore a more genuine and captivating side of Maranhão.

- Guide accompaniment
- Transportation in a Toyota 4x4
- Guide accompaniment
- Transportation in a Toyota 4x4
- Lunch
- Lunch
Departure to the boarding point starts around 8:20 AM, with specific times varying based on your location. Once on the motorboat, the journey along the river takes about 40 minutes to reach the village of Vassouras.
In the rainy season, the area boasts deep lagoons ideal for swimming, but the main highlight is the lively capuchin monkeys. Following this,…
Departure to the boarding point starts around 8:20 AM, with specific times varying based on your location. Once on the motorboat, the journey along the river takes about 40 minutes to reach the village of Vassouras.
In the rainy season, the area boasts deep lagoons ideal for swimming, but the main highlight is the lively capuchin monkeys. Following this, the boat continues to the village of Mandacaru, where visitors can ascend the Preguiças Lighthouse for a breathtaking panoramic view. The area also features local craft shops, traditional caipirinhas, and exotic-flavored ice creams.
Finally, the trip proceeds to Caburé Beach, a distinctive sand peninsula bordered by the river on one side and the sea on the other. Lunch will be served at one of the beachside restaurants—please adhere to your pilot’s guidance. The return trip usually starts around 2:30 PM, with an expected arrival back in town at approximately 3:30 PM.
- 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 — subject to a fine.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.