JERICOACOARA

Jericoacoara is a beach located in the northeast of Brazil, close to the equator, in the state of Ceará. In 1984 the place was declared an "Environment Protection Area" by federal law. Although tourism has reached the place, because of it’s extraordinary beauty, it still keeps the unhurried and peaceful way of life. it is forbidden to hunt, pollute, make roads, and buildings are limited to the village area and have to follow the same architectural style. The last 15 km on the way to Jericoacoara is soft sand. Today, there is an underground power supply, only for the houses. Street illumination still comes from the moon and the stars.

TOURS:

Eastern Route:
Preá Beach - Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake) - Lagoa do Paraíso (Paradise Lake). It’s approximately a 40 km (25 mile) journey ending up at Paradise Lake. The lake is 15 km long, surrounded by beautiful dunes and amazingly clear crystalline waters.

Western Route:
Tatajuba - Lagoa Verde (Green Lake). Approximately 60 km . There are enormous sand dunes, some in the process of crystallization, which keeps them from being shifted by the wind.

Windsurf:
Jericoacoara is the best spot to windsurf in Ceará. Preá Beach - Lagoa Azul (Blue Lake)

Sailing:
Besides superb wind, Jeri offers several sailing options. For beginners or those preferring calmer sailing, there is Jijoca Lake, or “Paradise Lake” as it’s commonly do Paraíso (Paradise Lake). It’s approximately a 40 km (25 mile) journey ending up at Paradise Lake. The lake is 15 km long, surrounded by beautiful dunes and amazingly clear crystalline waters.

Catmaran Tours:
Departure from Jericoacoara bay ,cruise showing the Arched Rock, Frade Rock, the Giant Alligator shape of the small hill next to the village, where a solar powered lighthouse is set. As the boat returns to the bay you will have a splendid view of all the sand dunes and palm trees that make Jericoacoara known as one of the most beautiful spots on the planet. - Lagoa Verde (Green Lake). Approximately 60 km . There are enormous sand dunes, some in the process of crystallization, which keeps them from being shifted by the wind.

Sandboarding:
A super radical sport, similar to snowboarding, that is undertaken by both tourists and residents of Jericoacoara.