Jericoacoara
Sand streets, the sunset dune, and serious wind on the doorstep.
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The riding
Jeri sits in one of the most consistent wind belts on the planet. In peak season it blows hard every day, all day. The flip side is that light days barely exist — if you are not comfortable on a small kite, it can feel like too much.
The village beach is open ocean, with waves and current, and suits riders who are already independent. For flat water, people move to Preá next door or to the lagoons inland.
Getting there
Jericoacoara has its own airport (JJD, in Cruz), about 33 km from the village — 40 minutes to an hour by road, since half the drive is on sand — with domestic connections through Fortaleza and São Paulo. The classic alternative is a 4x4 transfer from Fortaleza — four to five hours, part of it across dunes. There are no paved roads in the village and no ordinary cars: you walk or take a buggy.
On the ground in Jericoacoara
Schools
Where to stay
- Pousada Angélica
- Pousada Vento de Jeri
- Pousada Nascer do Sol
- Mara Jeri Pousada
- POUSADA ZOOM JERICOACOARA
- Pousada Dharma
Where to eat
- Churras dos Brothers
- Bistrôgonoff
- Caranguejo da Villa
- Restaurante Rústico e Acústico
- Jerilicia's
- IN-ON Restaurante de Tradições Nordestinas
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Worth knowing
If you are still learning, consider basing yourself in Preá and visiting Jeri in the evening. The riding is far friendlier on that side.
The village charges a municipal tourism tax per person, valid for ten days, and restricts private vehicles — cars stay in the car park at the entrance. The separate national park entrance charge remains suspended.
Bring small kites. In September and October a 9 m can stay in the bag all trip.
Frequently asked
What kite sizes should I bring to Jericoacoara?
For a 70–80 kg rider, a 7 m and a 9 m cover most of the season. A 6 m earns its place in September and October. Anything above 12 m rarely comes out.
Can beginners learn in Jericoacoara?
You can, but it is not the ideal choice: the wind is usually too strong for first days and the village beach has waves. Preá, Cumbuco or Ilha do Guajiru are better places to start from zero.