Located in the village of Santo Amaro in the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, Oiá Casa Lençóis sits surrounded by turquoise lagoons and rolling dunes.
Once a working farm, the property has been transformed into an intimate guesthouse and temple to Brazilian design, gastronomy and wilderness. Small in scale but generous in spirit, the property is made up of just five suites, divided between the main house and two bungalows.
The northeast of Brazil is home to some of South America’s most spectacular coastlines. Yet its distinctive landscape keeps it off the radar for many visitors. This unique region has managed to maintain its charm as a result, even as it embraces a thriving beach culture.
What we love about Oiá Casa Lençóis
- Surely one of the most photogenic places in Brazil, the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park is famous for its dramatic sand dunes and thousands of lagoons.
- Once a working farm, Oiá Casa Lençóis is a completely renovated and transformed luxury guesthouse.
- Michelin-star chef Cedric Nieuviarts heads the kitchen.
- The guesthouse offers a total of five suites divided between a main house and two bungalows which each boast two suites that can be rented entirely by families or groups.
Days at Oiá Casa Lençóis are all about variety.
Start by exploring the vast, sculptural dunes that surround OIÁ Casa Lençóis, finding your own quiet corner beside crystalline lagoons to read, swim or simply watch the light shift across the landscape. Days can be as slow or as full as you please. Walk, quad or buggy your way through the National Park, stopping for fresh fruit and swims along the way.
For those seeking something more adventurous, you can embark on a two-day trek from Atins to Santo Amaro. Experience 27km of unspoiled beauty, crossing shifting sands, remote lagoons, and sleeping under a blanket of stars. Back at the house, evenings are for barefoot dinners, candlelit gatherings, and skies thick with constellations.
Access to Oia Casa Lencois is via Santo Amaro, generally used as the gateway to the national park.
After flying into Barreirinhas airport, the transfer to the guesthouse is a 1.5 hour drive.
When to Travel
June to September
The best time to visit is between June and September. With the heavy rains from March to May, the lagoons are fullest during this period.
After this window, the lagoons begin to dry up. The breeze can be deceptive; however, the sun remains strong. Expect warm temperatures year round.
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