Cumbuco
A fishing-village beach about 35 km northwest of the city, famous for dune buggy rides, sandboarding and kitesurfing. It is the city's most popular day trip.
Cumbuco is a fishing-village beach west of Fortaleza, backed by long stretches of white dunes. The classic activity is a dune buggy ride across the sand. Along the way you can go sandboarding at a dune lake, zip-line into the water and sail on a wooden boat. From July to December the trade winds are steady, the sea is dotted with kitesurfers, and many schools offer lessons and equipment rental. It is about 40 minutes by car from Fortaleza. Buggies are priced per vehicle. Choose a licensed driver and specify whether you want “com emoção” (thrill mode).
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Lagoa do Cauípe
- Pinacoteca do Ceará
- Theatro José de Alencar
- Centro de Turismo do Ceará (EMCETUR)
- Passeio Público
- Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
- Museu do Ceará
- Mercado Central de Fortaleza