'''Paulino Neves''' is a tiny town in Maranhao. Mostly a stopover between Parnaiba and Lencois Maranhenses, it is trying to develop as a destination of its own. Sand dunes and lakes in the surroundings, much easier to access than those of Barreirinhas.

Get in

  • A least two daily 4x4 trucks to Barreirinhas, R$ 13, 2 hours. Note that you must leave no later than 11 AM to hop on the afternoon dune tours in Barreirinhas.
  • Several trucks to Tutoia, R$ 8, 1,5 hours, most of them corresponding with onward buses to Parnaiba.
  • It is fairly easy to find transport along the beach to Cabure. Hiring a truck with driver should be about R$ 150, taking at least 8 people. Otherwise look for a truck gong there to pick up a group. The ride should be R$ 20 per person, -negotiable.
  • Get around

    Walk the sandy streets

    See

    Do

  • Swim in the '''river'''. If you feel courageous; -jump from the bridge!
  • From the bridge walk north for about 20 minutes to get to the '''dunes'''. You don_Lt need a guide, just ask for "dunas". In the wet season, the road is partly submerged. Fresh water lakes for swimming. thumb|Early wet season.
  • Arriving at the dunes, turn northeast and walk for another 20 minutes to get to the '''beach'''. This gets complicated in the wet season.
  • Buy

    Eat

  • Ivaldo. t the main square. 0 AM till 9 PM. Might close in the late afternoon.. rato feito R$ 6. Limited menu.
  • Rei do Hamburguer. t the end of the street from the main square. venings. urgers at R$ 3-5.
  • Aline. ust past Rei do Hamburguer.

    Drink

    The locals come together on Wednesdays and Saturdays, -the latter drawing more people. Follow the noise.

    Sleep

  • Oasis dos Lencois. aze. t the main square. 55 98 3487 1012. ingle R$ 25, double R$ 50. Cosy, on the river. Homemade jam for breakfast.
  • Vera. n the Tutoia side of the bridge. Reportedly cheaper and simpler.

    Contact

    Slow internet by the bridge, R$ 2,50/hour.

    Get out

    You can walk a couple of kilometers across the dunes to the beach.