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Cliffs, beaches and history on the coast of Aracati.
In the photo: Canoa Quebrada, Aracati, East Coast of Ceará
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Get to know the place
The East Coast of Ceará brings together beaches, cliffs and communities that maintain a connection with the sea. Aracati provides a base for exploring coastal landscapes and a historic center that extends the itinerary beyond the sand.
Canoa Quebrada shows the most well-known face of this stretch of coast. Majorlândia and Quixaba allow you to continue along the coast, observing different landscapes and the daily life of the local communities.
The town of Aracati deserves time for a walk among its historic houses. When organizing the trip, divide the days between the urban area and the beaches, taking transport into account and avoiding too many transfers in the same schedule.
This destination brings together 1 city: Aracati.
One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
✈ Aeroporto de Aracati – Dragão do Mar (ARX)
From Fortaleza, continue along the CE-040 to Aracati. The local airport can be an alternative when there are flights compatible with your dates.
The local experience
Canoa Quebrada combines a beach, cliffs and a village focused on tourism in the municipality of Aracati.
Discover Praia de Canoa Quebrada
Majorlândia has white and reddish cliffs, coconut palms and jangadas linked to fishing activity.
Quixaba is part of Aracati's sequence of beaches, along with Canoa Quebrada and Majorlândia.
The historic center of Aracati brings together a set of streets and buildings recognized as a national heritage site.
Discover Centro Histórico de Aracati
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Choose dates according to the weather forecast and the type of outing. Weekdays outside of holidays help organize a trip with more flexibility; keep alternatives in case conditions prevent outdoor activities.
We suggest three days to alternate the main outings without rush. On a short visit, choose one nucleus and avoid crossing the entire region; more time allows you to spread nature and culture across separate days.
Choose a base in Aracati, close to the excursions you want to prioritize. Check the difference between the central area and the more remote hubs: journeys to beaches, waterfalls or natural areas should be included in the planning. Before booking, confirm transport availability for round trips.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
Get your questions answered
One day allows you to choose one nucleus and its nearest sights. To see different areas, we suggest splitting the itinerary over more days and taking the transfers into account.
Check the weather forecast and access conditions. Choose routes compatible with the group and confirm the scheduling of sites with controlled visits.
A car or hired transport makes it easier to combine different locations. For urban sections, walking may be more comfortable; confirm the alternatives for each outing.
