Skip to content
Voykit
Draft data. Times, fares and step counts are desk estimates awaiting field checks. How we verify
Source checked
A source and a date are on record: we read it from an official or published page. Not yet confirmed on the ground.
Field checked
Someone checked it on the ground, with the date shown.
Plan calculated
Worked out by Voykit from its own data (times, distances, budgets). A calculation, not a measurement.

Unknown times stay unknown. How we verify

Major city · Brazil

Queimada dos Britos

Skip unless you are trekking the Lençóis Maranhenses between Atins and Santo Amaro: a half-day walk-in, hammock overnight, no shops or phone signal.

Not yet checkedSourcesWhat these labels mean

Queimada dos Britos is a tiny oasis settlement inside Lençóis Maranhenses National Park, about 7 km northwest of Baixa Grande. There are no roads, no shops, no cell coverage — only a handful of families who serve meals and rent hammock space to trekkers crossing the dunes. It is not a destination on its own; it is a rest point on the multi-day trail between Atins and Santo Amaro.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
Map
Google Maps Apple Maps Street View
More ways in
Print / PDF guide
Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
BRL
Best months
Jun–Sep (dry season, lagoons full)
avoid Jan–May (rainy season, trails muddy, rivers high)
Airport
SLZ
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Queimada dos Britos: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the fir…
  • South America ↗Above 2,500 m (Bogotá, Quito, Cusco, La Paz) keep the first day light; sleep lower where you can (Sacred Valley before Cusco) and descend if headache comes with vomiting or confusion.
  • South America ↗A yellow fever certificate is required on arrival in French Guiana, and asked for on some routes into Bolivia, Paraguay, Suriname and Guyana, or when arriving from Amazon areas — vaccinate at least 10 days before travel and carry the card.
  • South America ↗Overnight buses are the norm in Argentina, Chile and Peru, but pick top-tier companies and keep valuables on your body; on-board thefts from overhead racks are the common loss.
  • Brazil ↗US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa (about US$81 — check) applied for online at the official VFS portal before travel; EU and UK citizens do not. Check your passport with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs before booking.
  • Brazil ↗Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many areas, including the Amazon and Pantanal; check with a travel clinic at least 10 days before travel.
  • Brazil ↗Keep your phone out of sight in the street and on beaches; phone theft is the most common crime against visitors in big cities.
  • Brazil ↗Carnival 2027 runs about 5–10 February (Tuesday 9 February; Salvador from 4 February): book Rio, Salvador and Recife/Olinda months ahead or avoid those dates.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

Checking your follows…
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Queimada dos Britos190 ▾

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Queimada dos Britos, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Oasis in the Lençóis Maranhenses dunesHammock camping with local familiesOff-grid trekking stop
Airports
SLZ Marechal Cunha Machado (São Luís) (3–4 h by car/bus to Barreirinhas, then 4x4 to the park entrance)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

Best: Jun–Sep. Avoid: Jan–May. Month by month →

Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jul (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Mar (18 rain days), driest Sep (4). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Queimada dos Britos: next 7 days

Loading forecast…

Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

Loading…

Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Feb

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

16 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

18 rd

Apr

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

14 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

23°C (73°F)

7 rd

Aug

33°C (91°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

Sep

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Oct

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Nov

33°C (91°F)

24°C (75°F)

5 rd

Dec

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

On foot only. Motorised vehicles are banned inside the national park except for registered residents. Follow the quad tracks.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
Atinsgo

Door to door: 6–8 h

On foot via the dune trail, about 6–8 h

Full-day trek; start at sunrise.

Santo Amaro do Maranhão

go

Door to door: 4–5 h

On foot via the dune trail, about 4–5 h

Shorter than Atins; good for a half-day walk.

Barreirinhas

go

Door to door: 3–4 h

On foot to Baixa Grande, then 4x4 to Barreirinhas, about 3–4 h total

Gateway town with supplies and tours.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Hammock spaces at local homes

About R$30 per night; meals extra. No booking, just show up.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
R$30–60 (≈ US$6–12) (hammock + one meal)

Watch out

Safety

Remote and safe from crime, but the trekking risks are real: heat exhaustion, dehydration, getting lost in the dunes. Carry at least 3 L of water per person, a GPS or offline map, and tell someone your route.
  • No shops: bring all food, water and cash (reais) from Barreirinhas or Santo Amaro.
  • No cell signal: Vivo has the best coverage with an external antenna; otherwise offline maps only.
  • River crossings may be impassable in the rainy season: check conditions in Barreirinhas before setting out.
  • Quad bikes are for residents only; tourists cannot hire them.

Emergency numbers

Police
190
Ambulance
192
Fire
193

Pocket card

One page · print or save as PDF

Fill in, then print or save as PDF

Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.

Queimada dos BritosQueimada dos Britos

Pocket card · Voykit

My bed tonight

—

—

—

Para este endereço, por favorTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police190
  • Ambulance192
  • Fire193

Embassy

Nearest consular assistance in São Luís (check).

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Hammock overnight: about R$30 (≈ US$6)
  • Home-cooked meal: R$15–25 (≈ US$3–5) (check)

Say or show

  • Olá — Hello (oh-LAH)
  • Obrigado — Thank you (oh-bree-GAH-doo)
  • Quanto custa? — How much? (KWAN-too KOOS-tah)
  • Tem comida? — Do you have food? (teng koh-MEE-dah)
  • Onde tem água? — Where is the water? (OHN-jee teng AH-gwah)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Queimada dos Britos. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep (dry season, lagoons full) · avoid Jan–May (rainy season, trails muddy, rivers high) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 1 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Brazil

Sources

Ask about Queimada dos Britos

Loading…

Was this useful?