WHERE TO STAY 

Baía das Caraúbas 
A beachside resort in the town of Camocim. Oceanfront or seaview bungalows  have shiplap walls and are decorated with richly colored textiles. Doubles from $160. 

La Ferme de Georges 
This boho-chic hotel helped pave the way for high-end tourism in the region. It’s the perfect base for kitesurfing and horseback-riding excursions. Doubles from $220.

Oiá 
This gorgeous new property near the edge of the national park offers marvelous meals and a range of excursions. Set in a luxurious farmhouse, Oiá is decorated with classics of Brazilian design and works by significant regional artists. Doubles from $1,580. Rio de Janeiro 

WHERE TO EAT 

Toca da Guaajá  
A no-frills restaurant in the village of Travosa serves  fish fresh from the nearby Atlantic. The simple but exquisite food is served in a thatched-roof pavilion surrounded by palm trees.   

HOW TO BOOK 

Plan South America 
This specialist agency can arrange a weeklong itinerary focused on the Lençóis (from $9,659 per person) or a Brazil tour that integrates the dunes into a broader adventure.