beach
Praia de Arpoeiras
It is about 20 kilometers from downtown, with a long strip of sand and warm water. At low tide natural pools form, and the steady wind makes the beach a popular spot for kitesurfers.
Ceará · Brazil
Acaraú
In the destination Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará.
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The city
What to expect from Acaraú.
Acaraú combines a fishing tradition, mangroves and beaches on the west coast of Ceará. In Arpoeiras, low tide reveals a wide strip of sand and transforms the landscape next to the coastal community.
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Where to stay
2 places to stay in Acaraú.
Where to eat
3 places picked to eat.
Your trip
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The local experience
What to see in Acaraú
beach
Praia da Volta do Rio
Located at the mouth of the Acaraú River, where the river meets the sea, it is home to a fishing village that keeps up traditional fishing and shellfish gathering. Boat trips leave from here to see the mangroves and local wildlife.
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Barrinha
An old fishing village swallowed by the dunes, about 27 kilometers from Jericoacoara. Shallow lagoons of warm water form between the sand hills, and access along the beach depends on low tide.