📍 Destination Overview
Fortaleza, capital of Ceara in north-eastern Brazil, sits on the Atlantic with year-round sunshine - a favourite seaside resort. What beckons most are the pristine coasts nearby: Jericoacoara is a paradise of dunes, lagoons and hammocks, and steady winds make it a world-class kite-surfing spot. Riding 4x4s over the dunes at sunset is unforgettable.
🌆 Location
Brazil · Ceará State · sunny Atlantic coast in the northeast
📅 Best Season
Feb-May / Jul-Dec
📰 Time Difference
−11 hrs vs Beijing
💰 Currency / Language
Real BRL / Portuguese
📰 Suggested Duration
3-4 days · beaches + dunes + lagoons
🔌 Outlet / Voltage
Type N/C outlets · 127/220V · adapter needed
☀️ Best Time to Visit & Climate
🪁 Jul–Dec
Dry and sunny; windy season suits kitesurfing.
🌧️ Feb–May
Heavier rainfall in the wet season.
Jan
🏖️
31°/25°
Feb
🌧️
31°/25°
Good
Mar
🌧️
30°/24°
Good
Apr
🌧️
30°/24°
Good
May
🌦️
30°/24°
Good
Jun
🌤️
30°/23°
Jul
🪁
30°/23°
Best
Aug
🪁
31°/23°
Best
Sep
🪁
31°/24°
Best
Oct
☀️
31°/25°
Best
Nov
☀️
31°/25°
Best
Dec
🏖️
31°/25°
Best
🎯 Fortaleza Experiences
Dune Off-Roading
4x4s roaring across the sand sea.
Jericoacoara
A paradise of dunes and lagoons.
Kite-Surfing
The challenge of strong wind and waves.
Lagoon Hammocks
Lazy moments among the dunes.
Dune Sunset
Dusk over the rolling sand sea.
In the Southern Hemisphere, Fortaleza's northeast coast is sunny year-round. The dry season (Jul-Dec) is sunny and is also the wind season, ideal for kite-surfing. The rainy season (Feb-May) brings more rain. Reaching Jericoacoara needs an off-road 4x4.
📰 Travel Guides
More Guides →🚌 Transport & Stays
City Transport
✈️Taxi fare depends on distance (reference)
Fortaleza Airport
About 15 min from downtown
Taxi fare depends on distance (reference)
🚙Depends on itinerary (reference)
4x4 Off-Road
To Jericoacoara
Depends on itinerary (reference)
🚗Base fare depends on distance (reference)
Taxi / Private Car
For getting around the coast
Base fare depends on distance (reference)
🚼Depends on cabin class (reference)
Long-Distance Bus
To coastal towns
Depends on cabin class (reference)
Recommended Stay Areas
🌆 Iracema Beach (Recommended)
City beaches & night market
🌅 Jericoacoara
Guesthouses in the dune paradise
🦁 Cumbuco
Kite-surfing base
🏑️ City Center
Convenient transport
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