Paddling near Barras, Piauí

Barras sits in the sertão of Piauí, in the valley of the Rio Parnaíba basin.

The region's paddling centers on the Rio Parnaíba and the Rio Jenipapo, along with still waters such as Açude Caldeirão, Açude Piracuruca, and Lagoa Da Porta — a mix of broad river channels and reservoir flatwater typical of the northeastern interior.

Top waters to paddle near Barras

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Top paddling waters

Rio Parnaíba
Rio Jenipapo
Açude Caldeirão

Açude Piracuruca
Lagoa Da Porta

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