Mangue Seco & Guriú Seahorses
Mangue Seco
Mangroves at the mouth of the Guriú River, where small boats take visitors to observe wild seahorses, an eco-activity on the western route.
Mangue Seco lies at the mouth of the Guriú River west of Jericoacoara, with dense mangroves along both banks. Local boatmen carry visitors through the mangrove channels in small boats, carefully scoop up wild seahorses with glass jars for guests to observe, then release them, while explaining mangrove ecology. The boat trip takes about 30 to 40 minutes, and the fee is paid separately. Choose a boatman who does not touch the seahorses and follows proper practices to minimize disturbance to the animals.
Opening hours
About 08:00–16:00
Nearby sights
- Duna do Pôr do Sol
- Vila de Jericoacoara & Praia de Jericoacoara
- Praia da Malhada
- Serrote & Farol de Jericoacoara
- Pedra Furada
- Jericoacoara National Park
- Lagoa de Tatajuba
- Lagoa Grande