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lagoon here, where you can take
jangada
rides, laze in waterside
barracas
or loll in
hammocks that actually dip into the cooling water.
ARRIVAL AND INFORMATION
JERICOACOARA
By plane
With the opening of Aeroporto de Jericoacoara
(30km from the beach area) in 2014 the days of this being
an isolated northern resort are well and truly over. Schedules
were not finalized at the time of writing, but domestic
flights are expected from most major Brazilian hubs.
By bus
“Jeri” remains accessible only via a bumpy unpaved
trail through the dunes, with most buses going only as far
as Jijoca, 20km south of the beach. Fretcar (
W
fretcar.com
.br) does run two daily buses from Fortaleza direct to Jeri
(7.50am; R$63; 6.30pm; R$48; 6hr-6hr 45min), with an
additional 3.45pm service (R$48) Sun-Fri. Buses make the
return journey at 6.30am, 2.45pm and 10.30pm.
To and from Icaraí
From Icaraí (see p.307) you'll have to
take the 5.50am Fretcar bus to Amontada (1hr), where four
Fretcar buses a day zip up to Jijoca (2hr 25min); simply
reverse the route heading in the other direction (buses
depart Amontada for Icaraí at 5.50pm). From Icaraí there is
a daily bus (5.30am) to Fortaleza.
To Lençóis and São Luís
Moving on further west to
Parque Nacional dos Lençóis and São Luís, Fretcar buses
connect Jijoca with Camocim (4 daily; R$42; 1hr 30min),
from where there is one daily bus to Parnaíba (4.15pm;
2hr 45min).
By truck or buggy
If you end up at Jijoca,
camionetes
(small 4WD trucks) run back and forth to Jeri for R$10,
though they tend only to run frequently between 6am
and 10am - otherwise beach buggies will make the trip
for R$50-60.
Tours
Tour operators also offer direct door-to-door
transfers between Fortaleza and Jeri for around R$60
(see p.303). In Jeri you can also get direct transfers via 4WD
to Lençóis, jumping-off point Barreirinhas, for around
R$1200 (for up to four people) - expensive but a huge
time-saver (1 day of travel).
Tourist information
For information on the village visit
W
jericoacoara.com.
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ACTIVITIES
Capoeira
The Brazilian dance/martial art (see p.211) is
popular here, with lessons around R$25/hr. Most agents
and
pousadas
can book these for you.
Dune buggy tours
Can be arranged through your
pousada
or the kiosk on the main plaza, with rates (per
vehicle) ranging R$120 for a couple of hours in the nearby
dunes, to R$250 for five-hour excursions to Tatajuba and
beyond. For longer expeditions as far as São Luís or
Fortaleza see Jeri Off Road (
W
jeri.tur.br).
Kitesurfing
The region is a major kitesurfing centre.
Contact Jeri Kite Adventure (
W
jerikiteadventure.com) or
Downwind Brazil (
W
downwindbrasil.com) for lessons and
excursions. ClubVentos also offer kitesurfing (see below).
Sand boarding
Best on the Pôr do Sol dune; boards can
be rented on Rua Principal for around R$7/hr.
Surfing
The best spot for beginners is in the bay in front of
town; Praia Malhada is best for more experienced surfers
(Dec-April sees the biggest waves). ClubVentos Surf School
(
T
88 3669 2288,
W
clubventos.com) offers surf lessons
(R$80-220) and board rental for around R$26/hr.
Windsurfing
Tikowind Jeri, Rua das Dunas 30 (
T
88 9662
9291,
W
ticowindjeri.com) or ClubVentos (see above) are
your best bets for lessons and board rentals (boards from
R$50/day; lessons from R$80/hr). The wind is strongest
July-Dec.
ACCOMMODATION
Casa Fufi
Rua do Ibama
T
88 9773 0303,
W
casafufi
.com.br.
Fabulous hillside property boasting luxurious
bungalows and apartments (with stylish decor, flat-screen
TVs, kitchen and free wi-fi), set in lush
garden
s around a
pool. Minibar items included in the rate.
R$280
Onda Blue Brasil
Rua Principal 2
T
88 9680 6880,
W
ondabluebrasil.com.br.
Handsome boutique property
a short walk from the beach, with bright, hip a/c rooms
(finis
hed in r
ed and white), pool, excellent views and free
wi-fi.
R$175
Pousada da Renata
Rua da Escola
T
88 3669 2109,
W
pousadadarenata.com.
Homely accommodation 500m
from the beach, with pleasantly decorated, simple a/c
double
s with free wi-fi and either a balcony or a patio.
R$150
Pousada do Tadeu
Rua Principal
T
88 9918 6915,
W
pousadadotadeu.com.
This is what passes for
“budget” in Jeri these days, with barebones but clean
en-suite doubles and family rooms, simple shared kitchen,
balcony
with h
ammocks and free wi-fi. Basic breakfast
included.
R$90
Pousada Windjeri
Rua do Forró 33
T
88 3669 2090,
W
windjeri.it.
Popular Italian-run inn, with attractively
rustic chalets and rooms just 50m from the beach, all with
TVs,
frigobars
, a/c and ho
t show
ers. Free wi-fi. Fortaleza
airport pick-up for R$450.
R$155
FROM TOP
JERICOACOARA; SÃO LUÍS
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