Ceará Coast | Where the desert meets the ocean | Brazil

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Hi Friends from Hive, hope to meet you well.

When I remember our trip to Ceará, I miss it a lot. Ceará is a state in northeastern Brazil, with welcoming and fun people that make you not want to leave.

Table of contents

  1. Intro
  2. Map
  3. Fortaleza
  4. Canoa Quebrada
  5. Buraco Azul
  6. Praia da Lagoinha
  7. Jericoacoara
  8. Arvore da Preguiça
  9. Lagoa do Paraiso

Intro

It was a great week, with visits to amazing places. Half hurried due to the distance from the beaches, but it was worth every km traveled to try and get to know and enjoy most of the beaches in this wonderful state.

Hope you like this selection of photos and places I made for you, many Go Pro photos were not very sharp, I edited them using GIMP to give better sharpness and color correction.

The high temperature combined with more freshwater from the ponds always left GOPro's protective case blurry. Even though I cleaned up and used some tricks to reduce the condemnation, I didn't have much success. But in the end, I actually liked some effects.

I will share with you some of this experience, trying to summarize 7 days in 1 post... I selected some of the best pictures of these wonderful places and moments.


Map

Places we visit according to the Google Timeline.

Itinerary
Itinerary


Fortaleza

Fortaleza is a big city, the beaches in the center are not very good for swimming. But it has a beautiful shore, good for running, exercising, and several bike rental spots. Where you can rent the bike at one point and return it at another.

As we are always looking for good beaches, we went to spend our days at Praia do Futuro which is very close, approximately 30 minutes by car from the center of Fortaleza.

Praia do Futuro
Praia do Futuro

Cheers - Great Drinks
Cheers - Great Drinks

Praia do Futuro has some really cool kiosks with DJs and live music throughout the day, with prices on food and drinks very fair. We spent the whole day eating and drinking and our balance was R$200. I expected a lot more, as we are used to always paying dearly for meals on the beaches!

On the busy nightlife of Fortaleza, we did few activities, as we wanted to rest to enjoy more beach.

Night at Fortaleza - Hotel View
Night at Fortaleza - Hotel View

On one of the days, we decided to go to a very trendy place, called Moleskine Gastro Bar. A gourmet pub with excellent food and drink. we love everything. From the location, atmosphere, music, and especially food and wine. We recommend: http://www.moleskinegastrobar.com.br


Canoa Quebrada

We set aside a whole day to go to the broken canoe. As the trip is quite long, 2:30 by car, we left early to enjoy the whole day.

Canoa Quebrada is beautiful and well worth a visit.

Resort
Resort

Canoa Quebrada Beach
Canoa Quebrada Beach

Just find out that palms are not native from this region, but they adapted very well and now a day, it’s impossible to think on northwest beaches without palms trees.
Just find out that palms are not native from this region, but they adapted very well and now a day, it's impossible to think on northwest beaches without palms trees.


Buraco Azul

An artificial pool was created unintentionally. Tells the myth that people were excavating it to build a road nearby. After a strong rain, they realize that the water became turquoise blue. This blue color due to soil minerals. As everyone in the region wanted to visit it. So, they transform it into a private pool, with a restaurant, bar and services, heliport, and aerial tour.

Buraco Azul - Artificial Pool
Buraco Azul - Artificial Pool


Praia da Lagoinha

The best part of Praia da Lagoinha is not the beach. Is the Lagoon. We took a quad from the beach and went to the lagoon.

Lagoinha Beach
Lagoinha Beach

After 15 minutes of riding a quad, crossing a river, and pass by some goats, you arrive at Lagoon. 

That's the part that my Gopro case was totally blurry. Sad.

Quad Rental
Quad Rental

Quad ride
Quad ride

river xing
river xing

at lagoon
at lagoon

Very cool and fun. Sometimes, it doesn't even feel like we were in a pond, as the wind made a lot of waves.

Refreshing and fun, with drinks and food well served, we spent a great day relaxing on the edge of the lagoon.


Jericoacoara

Oh, Jeri!!! It wasn't in our original itinerary, but we decided to go. A tiring journey there, since from Fortaleza to Jeri it is a 5-hour drive. We ended up staying only 2 days in Jeri, but I was able to get to know the region and get a feeling of wanting to come back.

Hotel View
Hotel View

Main Square
Main Square

When I remember Jericoacoara, the most beautiful natural landscapes immediately come to mind. One of the most beautiful places I've ever visited, I don't know if for the beauty or the vibe of the village.

Main Street
Main Street

The fishing village, which became famous a few years ago, but still retains that special vibe of a small village, with dirt streets, handicrafts and tranquility.

Jericoacoara Village
Jericoacoara Village

But not only tranquility is found in the village, at night the sound of forró is heard from far away.

Jericoacoara Beach
Jericoacoara Beach


Arvore da Preguiça

arvore da preguiça - sloth tree
arvore da preguiça - sloth tree

This tree is one of the best-known spots in Jericoacoara. Grew bent over by the strong sea winds.

windy and fun
windy and fun

One of the only trees in the middle of a desert. surely this tree is a warrior and has survived where many others have not been successful. It deserves special attention. Its unusual look makes it a great tourist spot.

desert and dunes crossing
desert and dunes crossing

Dunes, how not to remember the Dunes of Jeri. Several dunes attract people to see the sunset. Some natural pools are formed in the middle of the dunes creating an incredible look.

sunset at dunes
sunset at dunes

Stunning view, which makes you reflect on this entire existence. a picturesque desert for sure. The sun goes down painting the sands of the dunes. An incredible connection with the local nature.

sunset at dunes - natural pools dive
sunset at dunes - natural pools dive

Definitely, the best place to see the sunset in Jeri.

sunset at dunes
sunset at dunes

sunset at dunes
sunset at dunes


Lagoa do Paraiso

The Lagoon is surprising in many ways, with hammocks in the calm water of the lagoon, it turns out to be the best way to cool off in the northeastern heat. Relax in the hammocks drinking lots of water, coconut water, and caipirinhas, enjoying a wonderful view and crystal clear water. Waves often form in the lagoon, making you forget that you are not at sea.

great wind - going to the restaurant
great wind - going to the restaurant

Many activities can be done there, such as sailing, Stand Up Paddle and Kite surfing. Very favorable wind for kite surfing. the sport that I did not want to venture into due to my lack of practice. Nobody wants to get hurt while traveling right? But for those who already practice and have experience, the strong winds in the region will certainly encourage you to practice.

lagoon crystal water
lagoon crystal water

Lots of water, heat, make us hunger right? Don't worry that in the region you can find several restaurants, with fair prices and a regional menu, with lots of seafood and fish. I remember we ordered a fish, but could not find any picture of it. we were hungry at this far. lol

fresh coconut water
fresh coconut water

Floating restaurants on the lagoon, where you await your meal relaxing in a hammock under the water.

Floating Restaurant
Floating Restaurant

The beaches of Jeri are one of the main points of tourism. Unique natural beauty with clean and crystalline waters. very calm with few waves, being able to be calm with family and children.

Paradise Lagoon
Paradise Lagoon 

Food stalls and kiosks are not lacking either. options with more than 50 types of drinks and mixes for you to cool off while sunbathing on the sun loungers. Drinks with exotic fruits that are not found elsewhere.

With less than 30 minutes of walking, you arrive at Malhada beach. We really like this beach, as it is further away from the beach in the center, it has fewer people and it's quieter to enjoy the sun and take some pictures in the natural pools and rock formations.

Great for Windsurf and Kitesurf
Great for Windsurf and Kitesurf

Great windows for Windsurf and Kitesurf practice
Great windows for Windsurf and Kitesurf practice

Kite surfing on this beach is also very common, as it has few waves and strong winds. Very easy to find schools for those who want to learn.

Another really cool thing about Jeri is the vibe of the village, with dirt streets, handicrafts, and shops. But it's not all tranquility. at night, you already begin to notice the buzz of the region's forrós. There's Rua do Forró, with lots of live music, where everyone gathers in several bars to dance and drink.

Once I heard that British people create the Forró word. Not sure if is a joke or real. As everyone goes dance, they sad that is a For All dance... creating it.
Once I heard that British people create the Forró word. Not sure if is a joke or real. As everyone goes dance, they sad that is a For All dance... creating it. 

Due to the pandemic, we ended up not venturing into the closed bars, where many were closed. We always try to stay in more open places to eat and drink.


I miss you so much and can't wait to return. Few places I visit I usually want to return, but Ceará is definitely on my return list.


I hope you enjoyed it. I have a lot more pictures from this trip. I will need to create another post for all of them, so, if you like it, follow and do no miss it and... keep hiving.

Thanks for reading.

Feel free to ask me anything about this trip. I'll be glad to answer.

see you soon.


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Wow, Dessert and Ocean in 1 place! that is a jackpot!

and Sunset by the dessert... That is a unique experience. 😍

the sunset was awesome! infinite sand and dunes create a really beautiful scene.

unbelievable beautiful and dreamy places. such contrasts of the nature

indeed it's a special place. after passing through desert landscapes, dunes with natural pools, and reaching the sea, it is a unique sensation.

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