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Duna do Pôr do Sol
The big dune next to the village is the late-afternoon meeting point, with an open view of the sea. The climb is quick and the way down usually involves some sliding in the sand.
Ceará · Brazil
Jijoca de Jericoacoara
In the destination Jericoacoara and the West Coast of Ceará.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
The city
What to expect from Jijoca de Jericoacoara.
Jijoca de Jericoacoara brings together lagoons, dunes and the village of sand streets by the sea. Pedra Furada and the beaches of the national park reveal landscapes carved by wind and water on the Ceará coast.
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Where to stay
4 places to stay in Jijoca de Jericoacoara.
Where to eat
3 places picked to eat.
Your trip
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The local experience
What to see in Jijoca de Jericoacoara
rock formation
Pedra Furada
A rock arch carved by the sea, the symbol of Jeri, reached by a walk along the beach at low tide. Between mid-July and August the sun sets right inside the opening.
lagoon
Lagoa do Paraíso
A huge lagoon of shallow fresh water, with hammocks and swings in the water and stalls on the shore. It makes for a full-day outing.
lagoon
Lagoa Azul
Next to Lagoa do Paraíso, it is smaller and usually calmer, good if you want to escape the crowds. Both fit into the same buggy tour.
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Serrote e o farol
The highest point in the park, with a lighthouse on top and views of the village, the dunes and the coast. The climb is short, but tough in the sun.
landscape
Árvore da Preguiça
A mangrove tree bent over by the wind, with its trunk leaning almost flat against the sand. It is outside the village, on the way to Preá.