Jericoacoara, Brazil: 3 places to see on a 21.3 km route
Explore Jericoacoara, Brazil across 21.3 km visiting three key destinations: Jericoacoara Town with its hippie surfer atmosphere, the stunning Lagoa do Paraíso lagoon perfect for swimming and dining, and Praia Dopreya, one of the area's most popular beaches surrounded by sand dunes.
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- Places
- Start
- Jericoacoara Town
- End
- Praia Dopreya
- Stops
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Stops on this route
- Jericoacoara Town — Main destination village in sand dunes, northern Brazil.
- Lagoa do Paraíso — Popular lagoon with central beach and remote local spots for swimming and lunch.
- Praia Dopreya — Popular beach in Jericoacoara area.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- From Fortaleza to Jericoacoara: take a bus for about 5 hours, then transfer to a 4-wheel drive for about 1 hour through the dune landscape.
- Where to stay
- Find middle-class hotels with swimming pools for around 65 euros per night; the pool is essential due to the hot climate.
- Save money
- Prices in Jericoacoara are higher than the rest of Brazil; look for hidden gems to avoid paying hundreds of euros for hotels.
- Tip
- Book jeep tours to explore the east and west sides of Jericoacoara National Park; each side offers different attractions.
- Food
- At Boraca Asu swimming hole, entrance fee is only a few bucks and food and drinks are not too expensive.
- Save money
- At Lagoa do Paraíso, explore remote local spots away from the busy central beach; they are quieter and cheaper.
- Tip
- Visit the Sloth Tree, the most popular landmark in Jericoacoara; it's an upside-down shaped tree worth photographing.
- Tip
- Take a boat ride on the Guryu River and cross the Manji Seiko river by car ferry; watch for seahorses in the water.
- Food
- Visit Lagoa Grangi, an oasis with nice bars and chill hangouts around the water; serves pina colada.
Video on this route
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