Before you go
Your trip to Itarema.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Itarema – CE Destination Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará about 189 km from Fortaleza
How to get there
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Aeroporto Internacional de Fortaleza (FOR) Fortaleza
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Aeroporto Regional de Jericoacoara (JJD) Cruz
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Rodoviária de Itarema
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Itarema is about 190 km from Fortaleza, via the CE-085. There are Guanabara buses from Fortaleza. Ilha do Guajiru is about 7 km from downtown, and Jericoacoara Airport, in Cruz, is about 55 km from it.
How many days
One day, for the Almofala church, the beach and Guajiru. Travelers who come for kitesurfing stay several days at Guajiru.
When to go
From July to January, with strong wind and little rain, the best time for kitesurfing at Guajiru. The rains are concentrated in the first half of the year. The Guajiru lagoon forms at high tide.
Do you need a car?
Yes. Almofala is 12 km from downtown, and Guajiru about 7 km. There is no regular transportation between the beaches.
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 Itarema
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Morning
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição de Almofala
The 18th-century church that the dunes buried and later gave back.
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Afternoon
Praia de Almofala
Dunes, coconut palms and calm sea, in the same district as the church.
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Late afternoon
Ilha do Guajiru (Praia da Barra)
Kites on the lagoon and the sunset over the sea.
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
Why is the Almofala church famous?
It was built in the early 18th century, was buried by the dunes from 1897 and reappeared in the 1940s. It is protected by Iphan (the national heritage institute).
Is Guajiru good for learning to kitesurf?
Yes. At high tide a shallow lagoon forms, used by beginners and pros alike. There are pousadas geared to the sport.
Is there a bus to Itarema?
Yes, Guanabara buses from Fortaleza. From there to the beaches, you need a car or transportation from your pousada.