Jericoacoara
Bitupitá
-2.902, -41.275
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About 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. Emerging community tourism in Vila de Curimãs.
Bitupitá is Ceará's last coastal frontier before Piauí — where 5 rivers converge at Pontal das Almas, creating the state's largest mangrove and fishing colony. Emerging community tourism in Vila de Curimãs offers immersion in authentic fishing culture.
Quick facts
ATM
Not available
Cell signal
Weak
WiFi
Hotels & commercial venues
Road type
Mixed
Airport
Jericoacoara (JJD)
Distance
~2h by car via Camocim
Seasonal highlights
Jul-Dec
Artisanal fishing at river mouths — canoe tours through the mangrove
Sep-Nov
Bird migration at Pontal das Almas — scarlet ibis watching
When to go
Best: Jul–Nov
32°C781mmWind: SEP, OCT, NOV
Ideal / ExcellentGood / PossibleAvoid
Places to discover
5 places
Don't miss120 minWind Gusts on Moving DunesBeachesculture
Praia de Bitupitá
Main beach with wide sand strip, strong waves and white dunes. Name comes from Tupi-Guarani: 'wind gusts on moving dunes'. Home to Ceará's largest fishing colony.
120 minCommunity Tourism VillageBeachesculture
Praia das Curimãs
One of the most beautiful beaches in western Ceará. Artisanal fishing village with emerging community tourism. Clear warm waters with authentic atmosphere.
Don't miss120 minLast Beach of CearáNatureViewpoints
Pontal das Almas
Last beach on Ceará's coast before Piauí. Confluence of 5 rivers forming Ceará's largest mangrove. Practically an island after waterway flooding.
120 minPristine River-Meets-SeaBeachesNature
Barra dos Remédios
14 km from Barroquinha center. Where the Rio dos Remédios meets the Atlantic. Mobile dunes, pristine beach. Trails, buggy, kite and windsurf. Zero restaurants on the beach.
90 minSeafood with a ViewDiningViewpoints
Cabana Pueirão
Restaurant in Bitupitá with sea views and fresh seafood. Garlic shrimp and lobster at accessible prices. Praised by visitors on TripAdvisor.
How to get here
Nearest airport
Jericoacoara ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha
162 km · ~2h30min total
Camocim ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha68 km
🚘 Camocim ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha (BR-402 + CE-187) · 1h
Parnaíba ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha90 km
🚘 Parnaíba (PI) ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha (CE) · 1h 20min
Fortaleza ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha418 km
🚘 Fortaleza ➝ Bitupitá/Barroquinha (Long Haul) · 5h 30min
Nearby villages
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Luxury kitesurf enclave. Anantara Resort (opening 2027). Perfect side-onshore winds.
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Photogenic Mangue Seco. Flat water at the river mouth. Ferry crossing.
5 places
Tide forecast
Tide advice
CE/PI border. River crossings depend on tides. Remote beaches accessible at low tide.
Moon
Waxing GibbousWaxing Gibbous
88% illuminated
Moonrise
10:29
Moonset
22:22
Night Photography
Dark sky22:22 – 23:52
Bright moonlight19:00 – 22:22
Wind
Checking the breeze...
Practical intel
Come prepared for total simplicity — no luxury, no reliable Wi-Fi, no fancy restaurants. That is the charm. Fishermen from Vila de Curimãs offer canoe tours through the mangrove at dawn. Bring a mosquito net and strong repellent.
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