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Jericoacoara

Town
in
Brazil
Beaches; Surfing; Kitesurfing; Hiking
Estimated trip cost
Flights
Transfer
Stays
Food & Drink
From
·
2 people
·
1 room
·
7 days
·
Flexible
·
Mid-range
Departing from
People
2
+
Rooms
1
+
Duration
7 days
Time of year
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Travel style
Budget
Mid-range
Premium
Stay
2
to
4
days
Pace
Moderate
Safety
3
/ 5
Popularity
6
/ 10
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.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
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High
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Precipitation
THINGS TO DO
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Brazilian real · BRL
Payments
Cards widely accepted
Tipping
5–10% customary
Time zone
UTC−3
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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