Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara is a small fishing village cum beach hippie mecca in Ceará, Brazil. It is located west of Fortaleza. Jeri, as it is affectionately known, is a place where pavement does not exist and there is sand under every step. It is the kind of idyllic place where many travelers end up deciding to stay for longer than they had originally planned.

Jericoacoara was voted to the best beach in the world by Lonely Planet 2004.

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Travel to Jericoacoara, visa requirements

There are no permanent roads in or out of Jericoacoara. It can be accessed only by dune buggy or four-wheel drive truck. Typical transportation from Fortaleza includes a 2-and-a-half hour minibus ride and subsequent transfer to the back of a pickup for a really rough 1-hour ride. Good package deals including transportation, lodging, and a guided hike can easily be arranged in Fortaleza. It may be possible to arrange transportation from Belem as well.

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Get around

Jericoacoara is full of sandy pathways and everywhere can be reached by foot. You may well find a stray cow or frog along the way, but you can make do without using footwear for your entire stay!

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Jericoacoara attractions and sightseeing

The Jericoacoara beach is reputedly one of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. It is made of very fine gray sand, and is exceptionally wide and flat. Every evening you can find a crowd climbing the dunes to watch the sunset over the ocean. Because the land juts out northward into the ocean creating a westward-facing beach, Jeri is the only spot in Brasil where this can be done.

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City tours

Guided hikes can be arranged cheaply at many of the hostels. The hikes typically last 1-3 hours and pass by some beautiful rock formations such as the natural arch shown in the photo above. Windsurfing

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Shopping, Jericoacoara souvenirs

Just along the main street, towards the beach, there are a few artesanal shops and a small market where you can buy jewellery, souvernirs, etc.

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Good restaurants and cheap meals

Most of the restaurants are clustered along the main street and around the beach to the right.

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Jericoacoara nightlife, bars, clubs and pubs.

There is a very popular bar at the end of the main strip, on the left next to the beach. If you're not careful, the owner will beat you at a game of backgammon. There is also a tiny disco in the center of town which plays some gritty forró.

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Hotels, youth hostels, lodging

There is only one actual hotel in Jeri and don't expect them to find you at the bus drop-off. Who will find you however will be throngs of hostel owners looking for your business. Shop around before deciding which one you will crash at for the night.

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Get out

It is possible to charter a dune buggy as far as Canoa Quebrada.