Before you go
Your trip to Acaraú.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Acaraú – CE Destination Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará about 238 km from Fortaleza
How to get there
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Aeroporto Regional de Jericoacoara (JJD) Cruz
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Aeroporto Internacional de Fortaleza (FOR) Fortaleza
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Terminal Rodoviário de Acaraú
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Acaraú is a little over 200 km from Fortaleza, via the CE-085. There are Guanabara buses from Fortaleza. The nearest airport is Jericoacoara, in Cruz; Fortaleza is the main one.
How many days
One day, for Arpoeiras, Volta do Rio and Barrinha. Travelers who come for kitesurfing usually stay longer.
When to go
From July to January, with steady wind and little rain. The rains are concentrated in the first half of the year. On March 19 there are São José regattas in Barrinha and Volta do Rio. The festival of Nossa Senhora da Conceição, the patron saint, runs from November 27 to December 8.
Do you need a car?
Yes. The beaches are far from downtown, Arpoeiras about 20 km away, and access to Barrinha along the beach depends on low tide.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Acaraú
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Morning
Praia de Arpoeiras
At low tide, natural pools form. Wind for kitesurfing.
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Afternoon
Praia da Volta do Rio
At the mouth of the Acaraú River. A boat trip through the mangroves.
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Late afternoon
Barrinha
Dunes and shallow lagoons. Along the beach, only at low tide.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
Is Acaraú good for kitesurfing?
Yes. Arpoeiras has steady wind, and the second half of the year is the best time.
Where is Barrinha?
On the coast of Acaraú, about 27 km from Jericoacoara. It is an old fishing village covered by the dunes, with shallow lagoons between them. Along the beach, only at low tide.
When are the regattas?
On March 19, São José's Day, in Barrinha and Volta do Rio.