Jericoacoara village centre

Jericoacoara, Brazil

A small fishing village tucked away in a nature reserve surrounded by dunes, with sand-covered streets and no vehicles.

Places in Jericoacoara village centre

Vila Kalango dining Dining at one of the area's most respected luxury properties.
Village street food stalls Vibrant street food stalls alongside a variety of restaurant choices.

Best time to visit: July to January for the strongest, steadiest kitesurfing winds, though the destination works year-round.
Getting around: Jericoacoara is car-free with sand-covered streets and no street lights; the village and its dunes, lagoons, and beaches are explored on foot, by bike, or by 4x4 for more distant attractions like Tatajuba.
Currency: Brazilian Real (R$)
Language: Portuguese. English is limited outside tourism.
Timezone: BRT (UTC-3)
Current trends: Jericoacoara's car-free, sand-street village identity continues to anchor its appeal as a world-class kitesurfing destination, with strong July-to-January winds drawing kiters of all levels to schools and rental operations, while the Duna do Pôr do Sol's direct sea sunset and lagoon attractions like Lagoa Azul and Lagoa do Paraíso sustain the village's reputation beyond just wind sports.

Duna do Pôr do Sol (Sunset Dune) — A large sand dune west of the village where the sun sets directly into the sea, one of the few such spots in Brazil.
Preá Beach kitesurfing district — One of the most popular beaches in the region for kitesurfing, with strong, steady winds.