Jericoacoara
Visitors come to Jericoacoara for sand dunes, freshwater lagoons and steady wind in a small village where the days revolve around the beach.
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Jericoacoara is a small village on the coast of Ceará, in northeastern Brazil. The village sits inside Jericoacoara National Park, where sand dunes run down to the sea and freshwater lagoons collect between them. People come for the scenery and the beach: the sunset over the dunes, lagoons for swimming, and steady winds that bring kitesurfers and windsurfers to the bay.
Getting there is part of the trip. Visitors reach the village by buggy or 4x4 over sand tracks from Jijoca de Jericoacoara, the nearest town, or from Fortaleza, the state capital. Inside the village, streets are sandy and walkable, with small inns and restaurants. The rainy season runs from February to May, and the strongest winds usually come in the second half of the year. Plan three or four nights to fit the sunset dune, a lagoon and a beach day.
Jericoacoara in five
- Book the 4x4 transfer for the sand roadRegular cars stop short of the village, so the last stretch of sand is covered by 4x4 or buggy. Book the transfer through your pousada or a known operator before you leave Fortaleza.Getting around
- Carry reais in cashPousadas, buggy drivers and small shops often prefer cash, and card machines are not everywhere. Withdraw reais before you leave Fortaleza.Money and costs
- Set up an eSIM before you leave FortalezaMaps, transfer messages and bank apps all need data. Set up an eSIM or local SIM before you travel, not on arrival.Phones and eSIM
- Check Brazil entry rules for your passportEntry depends on your nationality, and some visitors need a visa before they fly. Check the official government page before you buy flights.Visas and entry
- Get insurance that covers buggy and dune tripsCheck that the policy names buggy and 4x4 trips and the dune area, since wording varies between insurers.
Need to know
- Currency
- Real (BRL)
- Entry
- Visa-free for many passports; others need a visa, so check yours Read more
- Emergency
- 190 police, 192 ambulance, 193 fire
- Tipping
- Service charge of about 10% often added; extra tip is optional
- Time
- UTC-3, no daylight saving
Weather by month
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain, green
- FebruaryRainy season
- MarchRainy season
- AprilRain tapering
- MayDry starts
- JuneWinds build
- JulyDry, windy
- AugustDry, windy
- SeptemberDry, sunny
- OctoberDry, sunny
- NovemberHot, windy
- DecemberHoliday crowds
Right now in Jericoacoara
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
26
- Feels like
- 28°
- Humidity
- 76%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 0%
Jericoacoara
02:03 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today33°26°0%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 33°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Wed33°25°22%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 33°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 22%.
- Thu34°25°2%Thursday: Clear. High 34°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 2%.
- Fri34°26°8%Friday: Clear. High 34°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 8%.
- Sat34°25°6%Saturday: Clear. High 34°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 6%.
- Sun32°25°37%Sunday: Drizzle. High 32°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 37%.
Updated 10:19 PM local time · Powered by WeatherAPI.com · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 5.438 BRL
Rates from Nov 3, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Before you go to Jericoacoara
Rules for Jericoacoara, checked
- Entry depends on your passport. Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs page before you book flights.Source
- Jericoacoara sits inside a national park. Stay on marked tracks, keep out of protected dune areas, and check park rules with ICMBio.Source
- A standard car cannot make the sand crossing. Use a 4x4 or buggy with an experienced driver for the last stretch.
Plan around Jericoacoara
Village, beach and dune-edge stays compared
Read the guideGetting aroundReaching the village and moving on the sand
Read the guideMoney and costsCash, cards and where each is used
Read the guideVisas and entryEntry rules by passport and where to check them
Read the guidePhones and eSIMData options for the dunes and the village
Read the guideAll of BrazilRegions, flights, entry rules and money
Read the guideJericoacoara FAQ
Is Jericoacoara worth visiting?
Yes for dunes, lagoons, a long beach and sunsets, and for slow days without a schedule. It is a poor choice if you want city nightlife, shops and a dense street grid, because the village is small and sandy.
How do you get to Jericoacoara from Fortaleza?
Take a road transfer, then a 4x4 or buggy over the sand for the last stretch. A standard car cannot make that final crossing, so book the transfer in advance.
What is the best month to go to Jericoacoara?
July to October is the dry season, with strong winds and sunny days. The rainy season runs from February to May, so expect wet weather in those months.
How many days do you need in Jericoacoara?
Three or four nights gives time for the sunset dune, Pedra Furada, a lagoon trip and a beach day. Stay longer only if you plan to kitesurf or rest.
Do you need cash in Jericoacoara?
Yes, carry reais for small shops, buggy drivers and pousadas that prefer cash. Some places take cards, but do not rely on them for every payment.