Popsugar Living Bucket List Sand Dune Lakes in Brazil These Clear Blue Sand Dune Lakes in Brazil Look Like an Unreal Desert Oasis 25 April 2018 by Nicole Yi A post shared by mie m (@mieama) on Jul 4, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT Seeing clear blue pools of water in between miles of stretches of sand would make you think you're witnessing a mirage; except the lakes of Brazil's Lençóis Maranhenses are a completely real and natural phenomenon. The national park, whose name translates to "bedsheets of Maranhão," is famous for its sand dunes but interestingly, it's not a desert. During Lençóis Maranhenses' rainy season from January to June, thousands of lagoons appear in between sculpted hills, thanks to rainstorms. Travelers can swim in these warm pools (some have water temperatures as high as 87 degrees!), which are reachable via jeep provided by group tours or public transportation to Barreirinhas located just outside the park. The best time to visit is between July and September when the lakes are at their fullest. You can also expect marine life during your dip as neighboring rivers connect to the bodies of water. These incredible oases disappear once dry season hits, so catch them while you can. See photos ahead! A post shared by Andrelis (@enjoy.andrelis) on Jul 10, 2017 at 7:17am PDT 1 / 11 A post shared by mie m (@mieama) on Jul 4, 2017 at 3:13pm PDT 2 / 11 A post shared by Fabiana Justus (@fabianajustus) on Jul 8, 2017 at 6:49am PDT 3 / 11 A post shared by Felipe Bezerra (@felipebezerra1) on Jul 10, 2017 at 5:02am PDT 4 / 11 A post shared by muta3131 (@muta3131) on Jul 8, 2017 at 2:18am PDT 5 / 11 A post shared by Clarissa Rodrigues (@rodrigues_clarissa) on Jul 9, 2017 at 3:39pm PDT 6 / 11 A post shared by Jp (@jpsousar) on Jul 10, 2017 at 9:13am PDT 7 / 11 A post shared by MAREEVA (@lafrenchcarioca) on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:15am PDT 8 / 11 A post shared by FLORITA BEACHWEAR (@floritabeachwear) on Jul 10, 2017 at 1:00am PDT 9 / 11 A post shared by Layla Selestrini (@laylaselestrini) on Jul 9, 2017 at 5:59pm PDT 10 / 11 A post shared by Felipe Ambrosano (@ambrosanofelipe) on Jul 9, 2017 at 3:08pm PDT 11 / 11 Bucket ListTravel InspirationBrazilTravel