The South American country of Brazil has a variety of national parks that feature everything from plants and animals to incredible rock formations. In all, there are a total of 69 national parks in the country and many can be considered breathtaking to say the least. The Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses, or Lençóis Maranhenses National Park as it’s written in English is one of the most spectacular places on earth and is a must see on any visit to the Maranhao state that is located along the coastline in northeastern Brazil. It is a protected area of 383,000 acres and occupies 43 miles of coastline along the South Atlantic ocean.

What do you know about kitesurfing in Northern Brazil? If you’re like most Americans, probably not all that much. Then again, you might have a high-energy friend or family member that recently went down there and had an amazing time, doing all sorts of things, including kitesurfing.

Brazil is a country that is known as one of the premier tourist destinations on the planet – and for good reason.