Villages

28 villages across 4 ecosystems — from Lençóis to Fortaleza.

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Ecosystem 01

Lençóis Maranhenses

Dunes and crystal-clear lagoons

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Barreirinhas

Barreirinhas is the gateway to the Lençóis Maranhenses — departure point for the speedboat down the Rio Preguiças to Atins, and for the 4x4 jeeps that penetrate the park toward blue lagoons atop white dunes. The 2024 UNESCO designation transformed what was already an essential logistics hub into a destination of global weight.

Pure Natureboatdunes

ATM ✓ModeratePaved

Apr-SepLagoons usually hold more water and run clear — best season for jeep tours inside the parkJan-MarRainy season — smaller lagoons, fewer tourists, lower prices

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Atins

Bohemian village at the mouth of the Rio Preguiças. Kitesurfing, gastronomy, and rustic charm.

Remote & WildGastronomysurfsilence

ATM ✗WeakBoat access

Oct-DecPeak kite wind (18–28 knots) — agencies still run trips to the lagoons, just less fullJun-SepFreshwater Lençóis lagoons usually hold the most water — best for kiting and swimming

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Santo Amaro do Maranhão

Inside the dune field. Lagoons within walking distance.

Pure NatureGastronomydunessilence

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jul-OctLagoons reachable on foot that usually hold more water — best effort-to-reward ratio in the parkYear-roundLuau das Estrelas — stargazing excursion on the dunes at dusk

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Paulino Neves

Connection point between Lençóis and Delta. Pequenos Lençóis and Rio Novo (New River).

Pure Natureduneshiking

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jun-SepLagoons with more water and far fewer people than the region's busiest spots

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Caburé

Sand spit between river and sea. Crossing point to Atins.

Remote & Wildboatdunes

ATM ✗NoneBoat access

Jul-JanKite on the river side (flat water) and shrimp lunch at the riverside restaurants

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Ecosystem 02

Delta das Américas

The only open-sea delta in the Americas

7 villages31+ places

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Parnaíba

Parnaíba is the base city for the Delta do Parnaíba — the only open-sea delta in the Americas — and the logistical hub of coastal Piauí. Porto dos Tatus, 12 km away, is where all kite safaris and ecotourism expeditions begin; the city itself has a historic waterfront and craft market. LATAM launched the direct route from Fortaleza in September 2025, with an announced flight time of about 1 hour. Confirm flights and times for your dates with the airline.

Good Infrastructureboatmangrove

ATM ✓GoodPaved

Jul-JanKite crossing of the Delta do Parnaíba — 65–80 km in one epic dayNovIlha Grande’s Festival do Caranguejo usually takes place in November; confirm the dates and venue for the edition before you travel.

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Ilha das Canárias

Heart of the Delta. Best base for the Scarlet Ibis flight.

Remote & WildPure Natureboatmangrove

ATM ✗NoneBoat access

Jul-JanRevoada dos Guarás at dusk — best wildlife spectacle on the northeastern coastYear-roundNight safari — caimans, iguanas, and owls in the delta mangroves

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Barra Grande

Beach clubs, nightlife, and flat-water kitesurfing on the Piauí coast.

Pure NatureGastronomykitewind

ATM ✗ModerateSand track

Sep-NovPeak kite season (15–30 knots, near 100% consistency) and weekend festivalsAugFestival Gastronômico Begê Sabor e Sol — gastronomy and kite in the same weekend

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Cajueiro da Praia

Manatee sanctuary. Conservation tourism.

mangrovefishing

ATM ✗ModeratePaved

Year-roundManatee canoe tour (R$100/person, ~1h) — best in early morningJul-DecPiscinas Naturais de Tombo — crystal-clear reef tide pools accessible at low tide

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Macapá

Perfect flat water for freestyle kite. Athletic vibe.

Remote & Wildkitewind

ATM ✗WeakSand track

Sep-DecPeak kite season — slightly windier than Barra Grande, ideal for advanced freestyle

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Tutóia

Dual hub: access to the Delta and Pequenos Lençóis. Famous shrimp.

boatdelta

ATM ✓ModeratePaved

Jul-JanKite at Arpoador (Tutóia), 18–28 knots, peak Sep–Nov — flat at low tide, waves at high tideMay-SepSeasonal lagoons in the Pequenos Lençóis hold more water — accessible by jardineira jeep

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Luís Correia

Capital of Piauí beaches. 46 km of coastline with dunes, kite spots, and local gastronomy.

Good InfrastructurePure Naturefishingboat

ATM ✓GoodPaved

Aug-DecWave kiting at Arrombado — best wave kiting in Piauí, downwinder from Barra GrandeYear-roundÁrvore Penteada — the wind-sculpted tamarind tree, iconic photo spot of Piauí's coast

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Ecosystem 03

Jericoacoara

Paradise of winds and sunsets

9 villages49+ places

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Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara is the social capital of Brazilian kitesurfing and one of the world's most famous beach destinations: no cars on the sandy streets, turquoise lagoons, sunset over an iconic dune, and more than 26 kite schools. Fraport's R$240M airport investment (concession Dec/2025) and the Alchymist complex with Latin America's largest pool (6,000 m²) confirm that Jeri is still at its peak.

Good Infrastructurekitesunset

ATM ✓GoodSand track

Sep-NovPeak kite (20–35 knots) — safaris to Preá, Guriú, and Tatajuba on the most epic daysJun-AugLagoon season — Lagoa do Paraíso and Lagoa Azul (Blue Lagoon) at their best level

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Preá

Kite beach near Jericoacoara, with schools and beachfront guesthouses.

kitewind

ATM ✓ModeratePaved to junction

Sep-NovMaximum wind peak (5–9m² kites) — world championship conditionsJul-AugSeason start — consistent winds with less crowded beaches than peak

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Guriú

Photogenic Mangue Seco (Dry Mangrove). Flat water at the river mouth. Ferry crossing.

Remote & WildPure Naturemangrovehorseback

ATM ✗WeakSand track

Jul-DecConsistent winds for kitesurfing at the river mouth — protected flat waterMar-JunGreen dry mangrove after rains, ideal for photography

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Barrinha

Exclusive retreat. Absolute silence, coconut groves, understated luxury.

Remote & WildPure Naturesilencedunes

ATM ✗WeakSand track

Jul-DecDry season — easier sand access, consistent windsMar-MayLush post-rain vegetation, guaranteed deserted beaches

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Tatajuba

Extreme adventure. Duna do Funil (Funnel Dune) and Lagoa Grande (Great Lagoon). Intense winds.

Remote & Wilddunesboat

ATM ✗WeakSand track

Sep-NovMaximum wind (30+ knots, 5–7m² kites) — host of the BAKL Big Air Kite FestJun-AugExtended season start — 2 extra months of wind compared to Fortaleza corridor spots

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Icaraí de Amontada

Fishing village between Fortaleza and Jeri, known as 'the next Jeri'. Protected bay and kitesurfing spot.

Pure Naturekitewind

ATM ✗ModeratePaved

Jun-Feb9 months of wind (20–30 knots) — the longest kite window on the corridor

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Ilha do Guajiru

Flat water for kite freestyle. Lagoon and downwinds to Preá.

kitewind

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jul-JanKite on the lagoon (18–28 knots, flat water) — freestyle and progression

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Camocim

Only city in the upper corridor. Ceará-Piauí gateway with Rio Coreaú (Coreaú River) and estuary for flat water.

Good Infrastructurekitefishing

ATM ✓GoodPaved

Jul-FebKite on the Rio Coreaú delta (flat water) and Tatajuba → Camocim downwind (~16 km, 1–3m waves)

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Bitupitá

Last coastal village in Ceará before the Piauí border. State's largest mangrove and fishing colony, with 5 rivers converging at Pontal das Almas (Point of Souls). Emerging community tourism in Vila de Curimãs.

Pure Naturemangrovefishing

ATM ✗WeakMixed

Jul-DecArtisanal fishing at river mouths — canoe tours through the mangroveSep-NovBird migration at Pontal das Almas — scarlet ibis watching

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Ecosystem 04

Costa do Sol Poente

From Cumbuco to Paracuru

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Cumbuco

Cumbuco is the kite entry point for NE Brazil — 45 minutes from Fortaleza, with Lagoa do Cauípe for beginners, dozens of schools, and the Vila Galé Collection Sunset complex (opened Dec/2024, EUR 12.5M, at the lagoon-beach junction). The corridor's most established digital nomad hub, with coworking, long-stay apartments, and fiber internet.

Good Infrastructurekitewind

ATM ✓GoodPaved

Aug-OctPeak kite at Lagoa do Cauípe (100% on strongest days) — international brands shoot campaigns hereJul-JanDownwinds Cumbuco → Paracuru (28 km) and Cumbuco → Jericoacoara (5-day safari)

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Taíba

Flat water lagoon for freestyle and wave beach. Host of the 2025 GKA Freestyle World Championship.

Pure NatureGastronomykitesurf

ATM ✗ModeratePaved

Aug-NovPeak kite at Lagoa do Kite (20–25 knots, GKA World Championship venue)AugFestival do Escargot e Frutos do Mar — the entire village becomes a gastronomic festival

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Paracuru

Quebramar (Breakwater): flat water lagoon at low tide, reef break waves at high tide. The most versatile spot in Ceará.

Good InfrastructurePure Naturekitenightlife

ATM ✓GoodPaved

Sep-NovKite at Quebra Mar — check the wind forecast and tide table before arranging a session with a local school.FebParacuru Carnival — 50,000-person arena with national artist shows

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Lagoinha

Fishing village with red cliffs, coconut palms, and lagoons. Waypoint on the Paracuru-Guajiru downwinder.

Pure NatureGastronomysunsetdunes

ATM ✗WeakPaved

Jul-JanKite at Lagoa do Jegue (22–28 knots, flat water)Year-roundBuggy tour — colored cliffs and Lagoa das Almécegas with hammocks in the water

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Flecheiras

Fishing village with natural pools, dunes, and lagoons. Base for buggy tours to Mundaú.

Gastronomyfishingmangrove

ATM ✗WeakPaved

Aug-NovKite at Emboaca (Alísio Watersports + VentoVinte) and coral pools at low tideAprSemana Santa Flecheiras — the village's largest cultural event, drawing the entire region

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Mundaú

Toboggan dunes, sunset dunes, and the mouth of the Rio Mundaú. Access via Flecheiras or Fortaleza.

Pure Naturesunsetdunes

ATM ✗WeakPaved

Aug-NovKite at the river mouth (flat water in river, waves at sea) and Flecheiras–Mundaú–Baleia downwind (40 km)Year-roundCatamaran tour along Rio Mundaú — departures at ~8:30am and ~2pm (min. 10 people)

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Guajiru (Trairi)

Tranquil village with Zorah Beach Hotel (TripAdvisor Top 1% for 8 years). Family-friendly kitesurfing, Italian chef gastronomy, and Flecheiras' reef pools about 4 km away.

Gastronomyfishingmangrove

ATM ✗ModerateMixed

Jul-DecConsistent side-onshore winds for kiteJan-MayCalmer sea

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