All About Jericoacoara
PRIVATE TRANSFER FORTALEZA – JERICOACOARA
Toyota Hilux 4×4 accredited to transport passengers.
Up to 4 passengers, 5 hours trip, 300 km distance.
Value – R$650 for one way.
Only for our customers, no need to pay the transfer in advance. To confirm the transfer it is only required to report flight details, name and passport number.
Contact pousadaatlantis@gmail.com
PRIVATE TRANSFER JERICOACOARA AIRPORT (CRUZ) – JERICOACOARA
Toyota Hilux 4×4 accredited to transport passengers.
Up to 4 passengers, 1,5 hour trip, 50 km distance.
Value – R$250 one way.
Contact pousadaatlantis@gmail.com
The village of Jericoacoara
Jericoacoara, or Jeri for short, is a paradise lost between the splendid sand dunes of the Brazilian state of Ceará and the Atlantic Ocean.
Twenty years ago it was a simple fishing village. Today it is a tourist destination, which combines a good infrastructure with a special charm of wild untouched nature of the National Park. Enormous sand dunes, surrounded by green fields and palms trees, crystal-clear freshwater lakes, endless virgin beaches, blue ocean, fresh wind and hot tropical sun, endless open spaces – all together it gives you a unique feeling of freedom, wilderness, peace and harmony with nature.
The village of Jeri is a very easy and laidback place where you will be able to walk in shorts and flip-flops on its sandy streets at any time of the day. There are plenty of charming souvenir shops, cozy restaurants and bars which serve local and European dishes and of course the famous Brazilian caipirinhas which you can enjoy while listening to the traditional live music at night. There are also a few places to go out at night where you can dance to international hits or the local dance, “forró”.
Climate and seasonality
Jeri is lucky to have 320 sunny days per year, and when you arrive here you are almost certain to enjoy good weather every day. The average daily temperature here is above 30C, but one hardly notices the heat as the breeze blows constantly from the ocean and the nights are fresh.
From August until January Jeri becomes one of the favorite spots for wind- and kite-surfers from all over the world.
There is no winter in Jeri, and only during the three months of March, April and May the daily temperature might drop down to 25C and it might rain nearly every day. However, the tropical showers never last longer than a couple of hours.
Getting there
BY BUS
There is a regular bus line Fretcar that runs between Fortaleza and Jericoacoara.
There are a few daily bus departures from the Airport of Fortaleza as well as from the Central Bus Station. It is a modern and comfortable bus with AC, toilet and the unfoldable seats. There is no road between Jijoca and Jericoacoara, therefore the last bit of the route is done by 4×4 vehicles, however it is also included into the same bus ticket. Make sure that buy a ticket with the final destination Jericoacoara. Overall the trip from Fortaleza to Jericoacoara by bus takes around 6-7 hours. The last part from the town of Jijoca de Jericoacoara to the village of Jeri takes about 1 hour.
Please visit www.fretcar.com.br for schedules, availability of seats and ticket prices.
Upon arrival to Jeri, the 4×4 car of Fretcar will drop you off directly at the door of the pousada. You have to inform the driver that you are going to pousada Atlantis at Rua das Dunas.
BY CAR
You can also arrive to Jericoacoara by car. It will take you around 4 hours to get to the town of Jijoca de Jericoacoara where we advise you to park your vehicle and take one of the trucks that transit between Jijoca and Jeri. You can find those at the Main Street (Rua Principal in Portuguese) or ask for a truck at the parking lot.
If you need to insist on driving your car directly to Jericoacoara, we advise you to hire a guide in Jijoca. He will show you the way through the dunes and/or the beach and make sure you don’t get stuck. Upon your arrival to Jericoacoara you can leave your luggage at the reception of the pousada and park your vehicle at the parking lot at the entrance of the village. The daily fee is R$20. The parking lot provides a pick-up service from and to the pousada included into the daily fee.
Things to do
There are plenty of things to do in Jericoacoara and for sure you will
find an activity that suits your taste.
Buggy tours around the freshwater lakes and beaches
There are two main buggy trips you can make:
Lagoons Azul and Paraiso – a trip to the East to see the lagoons – relaxing tour – passing by the beach of Preá, the Lazy Tree (árvore preguiça) and the two lagoons: Azul and Paraiso
Tatajuba – a trip to the West to Tatajuba Village– adventure tour – passing the dry mangrove forest, watch sea horses in their natural habitat (optional), 10 km of riding on the dunes, and a stop for a swim and lunch at the fresh water lagoon called Lago Grande.
Sítio do Espanhol (coconut palm tree oasis)
Kite-surfing, wind-surfing, surfing and stand-up paddling
Sand-boarding
Horseback riding
Hike to the Pierced Rock (Pedra Furada)
Quad bike riding
We cooperate with certified buggy drivers and watersports instructors and can help you organise any kind of leisure!
Route of Emotions & National Park of Lençois Maranhenses
Jericoacoara is one of the stops on the famous route for eco-tourism which connects the National Park of Lençois Maranhenses (MA), the environmental protected area of Delta do Parnaíba (PI) and the National Park of Jericoacoara (CE). Many tourists choose to go from Jericoacoara to the National Park of Lençois Maranhenses. The park is situated about 350 km away from Jericoacoara but there are no direct roads connecting these two destinations. The most simple and fast way to get there is by private 4×4 transfer. It takes you about 8 hours to get from Jeri to Barreirinhas or Atins.
Please contact us to know the prices and conditions!
There is also an economic option to get to Lençois by public and semi-public transport which will take you up to 2 days of travelling. Please feel free to as for details at the reception of our Bed & Breakfast.
Voltage
220V. Please note that the majority of other places in Brazil have voltage of 110V. The village of Jericoacoara has a stable electric supply provided by an underground cable. Due to the environmental restrictions of the National Park of Jericoacoara there are no light-posts in the streets. The streets are only illuminated by the lights from shops and houses.
Sewage and
water supply
Jericoacoara is connected to a local system of drinking water and sewage through underground pipes.
Internet
B&B Atlantis has a 24Mbps fast fiber optic WiFi network in the entire pousada.
Money
Many establishments accept credit cards, however there are no ATM’s in the village of Jericoacoara.
At the post office you can withdraw small amounts with your debit or credit card from Banco do Brasil (from Monday to Friday). In the main street (Rua Principal) there is a Bradesco bank.
The nearest bank (Banco do Brasil) and ATM are in the city of Jijoca de Jericoacoara about 20 km from Jeri.
Vaccination and other
health issues
There is no special vaccination needed for visiting the coastal area of the Ceará State. We are located only 2 degrees from the Equator, so make sure you regularly apply sunblock, drink enough water and cover your head during the day.
Insects
You might be bothered by a couple of mosquitoes at night, or see an ant climbing up your table, but in general insects don’t represent much problem here.
What to bring
Due to the environmental restrictions of the National Park of Jericoacoara, there is no pavement, nor asphalt roads in the village or around. The streets of Jeri are sandy, so flip-flops or sandals are pretty much the only kind of shoes that would be usable here. For the same reasons it is not advisable to bring suitcases with wheels.
Safety
In the village of Jericoacoara the crime level is very low and it is pretty safe to walk in the streets any time of day and night. However, to be on the safe side, we recommend you to lock the door and the windows of your room before leaving it and to keep your valuables in the hotel’s safe.
Make a Booking
50% of each night booked is required for confirmation. This deposit is non-refundable in case of cancellation or change.