Things to do in

State of Ceará

Benefit from a private or shared transfer service to/from Jericoacoara and Fortaleza with daily departures, including holidays. Take a comfortable trip which lasts about 6 hours to/from Jericoacoara and Fortaleza. In addition to the comfort of your transportation, be accompanied by a tourist guide that will give you information and tips of main sights of Jericoacoara. To stretch your legs, make 2 stops en route. From Fortaleza/Jericoacoara, stop at Pedra Furada, and from Jericoacoara/Fortaleza, stop at Paradise Lagoon. Both locations boast picture-perfect scenery and great views.

Enjoy a relaxing day exploring Jericoacoara beach and its surroundings. You will be picked up from your seafront hotel around 4:00 AM to begin your comfortable journey to Jijoca de Jericoacoara, which is 320km from Fortaleza. Upon arrival, 4.5 to 5 hours later, you will be transferred to a 4x4 vehicle to ride through the breathtaking sand dunes of "Jeri".  Walk to the famous Pedra Furada, the magnificent arch-shaped rock, and take photos at "Árvore da Preguiça", the sloth-shaped tree, located on the east coast of Jericoacoara. Listen to your expert local guide as they inform you about the area's rich natural history. Then, enjoy a tour around the beautiful town of Jericoacoara, before relaxing at the spellbinding Lagoon of Paradise. Your tour will end around 4:00 PM in Jericoacoara. After a smooth transfer back to Fortaleza, you can expect to arrive at your hotel around 10:00 PM.

Your first stop will be in Morro Branco, about 50 miles (85 km) from Fortaleza, where you will walk through the beach and see the main feature of Morro Branco which includes the cliffs with colorful sands, formed by years of erosion caused by wind. After that, you will do a brief visit to Fontes Beach, in Beberibe.  The last stop is at one of the most popular and visited beaches in Ceará, Canoa Quebrada. The red cliffs and the lifestyle of the natives give the old fishing village of Aracati, 175 kilometers from the fortress, a different energy from anywhere else. Canoa Quebrada is famous for being home to Broadway do Nordeste, a street diverse in cultures and types of gastronomy. When arriving in Canoa, head to the beach shack with all services you need. The rest of the time will be free for you to enjoy the beach, take a great swim in the sea, and taste the wonderful local cuisine. The return of the tour takes place around 4:00 PM, with expected arrival in Fortaleza at 7:00 PM.

Discover the highlights of the stunning coastline around Jericoacoara, with round-trip transportation from the city. You will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 AM to start this full-day activity through the beautiful landscapes near Jericoacoara. Stop for a photo at the Árvore da Preguiça, an incredible tree growing horizontally by the sea. Pass Preá Beach, a traditional fishing village where local culture is still preserved. Continue to the Blue Lagoon and relax in the crystal clear waters. Ride through local forest to reach your next stop, Paradise Lagoon. Take time to relax and swim at this beautiful place. Finally, stop at the sand dunes to take amazing photos on your way back to Jericoacoara, where you'll be dropped off back at your hotel. The tour ends at 3:30 PM.

Get picked up from your hotel in Fortaleza and make your way to the mountain town of Guaramiranga, also known as the "Flower Town". Your first stop will be the city of Redenção, which is Portuguese for redemption, because it was the first city in Brazil to abolish slavery. Next, proceed to the Capuchin Monastery, which was constructed in the 19th century (the golden era of coffee) as a seminary. Today, the building has been converted into a relaxing inn and is still run by monks. Wander through its inner gardens, with flowers and other typical flora from Guaramiranga. Then visit the church of Our Lady of Lourdes, built in 1935. Enjoy a stop for lunch, then travel to Guaramiranga and take a tour of the town with your guide. You'll have some free time after the guided tour to relax, stroll through the town or explore the area’s rugged nature at your own pace. At the end of the day, head back to Fortaleza with the rest of your group.

Book this one-way private transfer from Fortaleza International Airport to any city hotel, or vice-versa. Save time and energy with a professional service. If your choice is from the airport to a city hotel, the local partner staff will be waiting at the Tourism Information desk at the airport and will transfer you to your city hotel. A qualified driver will give you information and tips of the main sights of Forteleza. This service is available every day, 24 hours a day, including holidays. Transfers are carried out in vans or executive vehicles.

Start your day with pickup from your seafront hotel and head to Cumbuco Beach, located 30 kilometers from Fortaleza.  Once you arrive, spend a full day at one of the most beautiful beaches in the state of Ceará. Relax on the firm white sand or swim in the calm blue sea. Get some food and drinks from the many huts located all along the beach. Enjoy a typical local lunch in one of the restaurants of the quiet village.  Enjoy a buggy ride across the beach, or slide down the famous dunes. Windsurfing and kitesurfing are also available. After your day on the beach, return to Fortaleza at about 4:00 PM.

Start your day with pickup from your seafront hotel or at the meeting point and head to Águas Belas Beach, 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Fortaleza. Upon arrival, marvel at this hidden paradise. Though small in extension, Águas Belas' natural beauty fully compensates for its small geography. The perennial meeting of the Mal Cozinhado River with the Atlantic Ocean, amidst a carpet of white dunes, is a spectacle for nature lovers. While there, admire the changing scenery throughout the day and the delightful waters. Explore the trails that unveil, miles of unspoiled coastline, the tranquil Barra Nova beach with its unspoiled natural pools, and dozens of crystal-clear lagoons framed by lush vegetation. Soak up the scenery of dunes, reddish cliffs, and villages lost in the landscape. Enjoy free time relaxing at the beach, and savor a local lunch (not included). On the spot, you can also purchase an optional buggy ride, then a ferry will take you to cross the river. Return to Fortaleza around 4 PM.

Start the tour by setting off for Mangue Seco Beach, a small fishing village where about 200 families live. In this beautiful landscape, see mangrove trees and a blue water lagoon - the natural habitat of tiny seahorses. Next, stop in Rio Guriú about 6 miles (10km) from Jericoacoara. Discover how the small village of Guriú is part of an Environmental Protection Area - APA. From there you have the option to rent a rustic boat and go through great rock formations across the river. At the end of the tour, stop in a bar along the coast for some optional delicious snacks. Lastly, visit Lake Grande a beautiful lake surrounded by dunes, where you can relax in submersed hammocks in the water. After this, you will be returned to your accommodations in Jericoacoara. 

Start with pickup from selected areas within Fortaleza and travel to the iPark Tourist Complex located on the outskirts of the city. Upon arriving at the park, have a full day of free time to enjoy the many facilities and over 30 outdoor activities. Choose from a variety of outdoor pursuits suitable for all ages. Get your adrenaline pumping with zip lines, climbing walls, wakeboards, and kayaking. Enjoy more leisurely activities such as pedal boat rides on the lake, stand-up paddleboarding, and archery. All activities take place surrounded by a beautiful natural landscape. Take a break from the outdoors and visit the Museum of Cachaça located on the grounds of the park. On a guided tour, find out more about the history of Cachaça, which is a traditional Brazilian spirit made from distilled sugarcane. Also see the "Big Tonel," the largest wooden cask in the world with a capacity of 374 thousand liters.