The Flooded Desert in Brazil

When we think about desert, what came to our mind is that it must be hot, dry and very little plant and animal that can survive there. However in Brazil there's is a unique desert that attracts many visitors every year to come and experience the desert uniqueness. It is called the Flooded Desert where the desert store cool turquoise lakes.

Cool view of flooded desert. Picture form www.amusing planet.com

This desert is located at Lencois Maranhenses National Park, in Maranhao. This place is quite isolated and only can be accessed by 4 wheel drive trucks. As the government want to preserve the area, this method can help to maintain the area from any pollution. How actually the lakes emerged in the desert? Actually the water being restored during regular rainy season started at the early of the year and reached it spectacular view during July to September. Between these months, it is the best time to visit this place and enjoy the beautiful scenery. However in October, the water begin to dry and the cycle starts again in next year.

People enjoy doing their activities here. Picture from amusing planet.com

White sand dunes and turquoise water attracts many people to visit experience the lakes in the middle of the desert. Don't be surprise if you see a fish swim beside you as fish also live in this desert pools. The water is very fresh thus it is not surprise to see other living thing like fish in this pools. This pools has become home to various fishes. It is believe that birds accidentally brought the fish eggs from the sea behind so that's how the fishes ended up in this flooded desert. The park's residents also work as a fisherman and got their source of income from the desert lakes. Somehow during the dry season, they have to become  farmers to support their lives.

Like private pools. Just choose yours! Picture from amusingplanet.com

This place really excites me. The national park consist of many flora and fauna that are unique and can't be seen in other places in the world. It is nice to have a vacation here and experience what nature offers to us.