26 Most Beautiful Underrated Places Around The World Worth A Visit

23. The Sculpted Sands of Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil

Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil is a geographical marvel—an endless sea of white sand dunes filled with rainwater lagoons that appear like sapphires scattered across a desert. This surreal landscape, which defies logic, forms only during certain months after seasonal rains. Visitors can trek across the dunes, swim in the lagoons, and stargaze in a place that feels like another planet. Base yourself in the town of Barreirinhas and take a 4x4 into the park. Unlike anywhere else in the world, Lençóis is as fleeting as it is breathtaking—arrive at the right moment, and you’ll never forget it.