Things to do in Atins

Sand streets, low houses and steady wind: Atins is a village in the municipality of Barreirinhas, in Maranhão, set near the point where the Rio Preguiças meets the sea. The place sits between those three presences, the river, the ocean and the dunes.

The village is known for its quiet pace and rustic feel, with small guesthouses and restaurants that have made a name among travellers in the region. Being close to the lagoons of the Lençóis Maranhenses makes Atins a base for reaching the dunes away from the busier routes.

That constant wind explains part of the movement here: the village draws kitesurfers. It also attracts travellers looking for a more disconnected trip, with less visible infrastructure and more time outdoors.

Barreirinhas belongs to the Lençóis Maranhenses microregion and to the immediate region of Barreirinhas, which helps make sense of the logistics for anyone arriving in Maranhão with the dunes and lagoons in mind.