Jericoacoara, known colloquially as “Jeri”, is a remote destination located in the tropical sand dunes of north east Brazil; it can be reached by car from Fortaleza within a few hours.
Jeri’s main attraction is its lack of infrastructure which makes it such an authentic destination compared to places like Rio de Janeiro and Cancun for example. With sandy streets and no street lights in the evening this is definitely a destination for people looking for seclusion, peace and relaxation.
Top Reasons to Visit Jericoacoara
Jeri was originally a small fishing village but it is now a stunning national park and conservation site. the beautiful scenery is one of Jeri’s main draws; the beaches here are beautiful and often find themselves in lists of the top ten beaches worldwide.
The beaches are not the only areas of spectacular natural beauty though; visitors should expect to lose hours hiking through the mountains, sand dunes, mangroves, swamps and lagoons. Words like oasis and paradise are often bandied about with ease when describing travel destinations in Brazil but Jeri certainly deserves these accolades.
While Jeri is certainly a place to unwind in tropical bliss it is also a good destination for thrill seekers. Sand boarding, kite boarding, surfing and windsurfing are all popular sports around the coast. Perhaps best of all; the coastline’s terrain is varied enough that everyone from novices to expert surfers and boarders can find a perfect spot to ride the wind and waves.
Unless you arrive quite early in the day, expect the beach to be overcrowded by windsurfers and backpackers. Visiting during peak times like Christmas can be pretty expensive so book everything in advance to save money.
Where to Stay
Despite being a small place, Jeri does cater for visitors and there are some good quality boutique hotels and resorts to stay at.
The Chili Beach is a sophisticated boutique located right in front of one of Jeri’s stunning beaches. The Chili beach has a restaurant, room service, swimming pool and bar and the rooms even have high speed internet access.
Accommodation is also available at Myblue hotel and the Rancho do Peixe both of which are located near the beach and have quality amenities such as swimming pools, restaurants and room service.
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Tours
You can book guided tours of Jeri by dune buggy, boat, land rover or horse depending on the terrain and visitors preference.