Visiting Northeast Brazil in January-February

hi there I’m thinking of heading to northeastern Brazil in January or February—I don’t really have a choice with the dates. Apparently, it rains a lot during that time. Is it really a big issue for traveling? Are these tropical downpours—heavy but brief—or more of a continuous rain? I’m especially curious about the stops in Lençóis, Atins, and Parnaíba. For Lençóis, I know the lagoons are almost empty at this time of year. I’ll also be passing through São Luís, Jericoacoara, Fortaleza, Olinda/Recife, and Salvador da Bahia, and before heading back to Europe, I’ll visit the Iguaçu Falls. What do you think? Thanks in advance for your reply. Best regards

Hi there! I traveled this part of Brazil in December and January 2020, just before heading back to spend 2 months in lockdown 😕 We had rain in Belém and Manaus, but it doesn’t last—just buckets of water over your head for 10 minutes. Lençóis, Atins, and Fortaleza were bathed in sunshine for us. Even though there’s less water, the Lençóis Maranhenses are still a magical place. We did a 3-day/2-night trek there (which I highly recommend if you enjoy walking a bit). Instead of Iguazu, which requires quite a bit of logistics, check out Chapada Diamantina—another wonder of Brazil.

If you're interested, I share all the details here: https://voyageforum.com/v.f?post=10306223;#10306223

thanks for the details