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Jericoacoara
Beaches; Surfing; Kitesurfing; Hiking
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2 people
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1 room
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7 days
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OVERVIEW
Jericoacoara is a small coastal settlement in north eastern Brazil, enclosed by dunes, lagoons and protected landscape. Streets are sandy and conventional cars are restricted in the village centre. Beaches, guesthouses and restaurants create a lively but compact visitor hub. Across the wider area, dunes remains closely connected with beaches, rather than forming an isolated visitor zone.
Kitesurfing, dune trips and lagoon swimming dominate the experience. Sunset gatherings are highly social, while quieter beaches lie farther from the centre. Reaching the village requires travel over sand, reinforcing its sense of separation. Exploring beyond beaches reveals dunes, a part of the destination that short visits often miss. The strongest contrast comes between coast and lagoons, which support different activities and daily rhythms.
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THINGS TO DO
Walk Jericoacoara’s coastal trails
Choose a walk around Jericoacoara’s coastal trails that matches your time, fitness and current conditions. Check the route and weather locally instead of assuming every trail is accessible year-round.
Hiking
2 hours to full day
Kitesurf at Gaia Windsurf
Kitesurf at Gaia Windsurf only in wind and water conditions suited to your ability. Local instruction is important where launch areas, currents or seasonal winds are unfamiliar.
Surf at Helio Windsurf only in conditions suited to your ability. Breaks, currents and access vary by season, and unfamiliar locations are best approached with local advice.
Relax at Jericoacoara Beach
Spend time at Jericoacoara Beach rather than treating every nearby beach as interchangeable. Swimming conditions, access and facilities can vary, so check locally before entering the water.
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL
Payments
Cards widely accepted
Tap water
Do not drink untreated
Plug type
Type C / N · 127 V / 220 V · 60 Hz
Emergency
Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
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