Fortaleza is Northeast Brazil's great coastal city — over 30 km of beaches within the city, the lagoons of Jericoacoara, and dune buggy rides through sand fields are unforgettable. Buggy driving to Pipa beaches belongs in the highlights of any Brazil itinerary.
2.5M
visitors/year
Best time to visit
July–December (dry season, best kitesurfing conditions)
Top sights & experiences
- 🏖️ Jericoacoara — lagoons
- 🏖️ Beach Park & Iracema
- 🚗 Dune buggy through dunes
- 🪁 Kitesurfing
- 🏛️ Dragão do Mar Cultural Centre
- 🦞 Pipa — nature beaches
Perfect for
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