Ceará

A state of wind and dunes in northeastern Brazil, where beaches such as Jericoacoara are a kitesurfing paradise.

Ceará lies on Brazil's northeastern Atlantic coast, with a hot, dry climate. Its coastline is dotted with vast dunes, red cliffs and lagoons, and steady year-round sea winds make it a haven for kitesurfing and windsurfing. The capital, Fortaleza, has a lively seafront promenade and beaches. To the west, Jericoacoara is a beachside village surrounded by dunes, known for its sunset dune and lagoons; to the east, Canoa Quebrada is famous for its red cliffs. Winds are strongest from July to December, when there is also less rain. The gateway is Fortaleza International Airport, and there is another airport near Jericoacoara.

Destinations

• Fortaleza
• Jericoacoara

Itineraries

• Route of Emotions: São Luís to Fortaleza – Cross three states to connect historic towns, white sand dunes, lagoons, delta scarlet ibises, and the dunes of Jericoa…
• Ceará Coast: Red Cliffs to Jericoacoara – Using Fortaleza as a hub, explore the red cliffs of the east coast, then head west to the dunes, lagoons, and Jericoaco…