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Which is better: Caldas Novas or Jericoacoara?

Short answer

Caldas Novas is in the state of Goiás (GO), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Caldas Novas: the largest hot springs in the world; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.

Sources: INMET (updated 2026) · ANP · OpenStreetMap
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Caldas Novas Jericoacoara
Best time to visit May → Aug Jul → Dec
Weather this month 33° · 11 days of rain 33° · 1 day of rain
By car R$ 113 · from Goiânia R$ 169 · from Fortaleza
Ideal stay 3–4 days 4–5 days
Best for Family, Relax, Romantic Adventure, Romantic, Relax
Choose Caldas Novas if

you want a trip for families and relaxation: naturally hot pools, water parks and the perfect contrast of a dry Cerrado winter.

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Choose Jericoacoara if

you want a trip for adventure seekers and couples: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune.

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Where to stay: Caldas Novas or Jericoacoara

The average nightly rate is around R$ 298 in Caldas Novas and R$ 509 in Jericoacoara; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.

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Frequently asked questions

Caldas Novas or Jericoacoara: which is better?
Caldas Novas is in the state of Goiás (GO), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Caldas Novas: the largest hot springs in the world; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.
What is the best time to visit Caldas Novas and Jericoacoara?
The best time to visit Caldas Novas is from May to August; for Jericoacoara, it is from July to December, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from Goiânia, Caldas Novas is 170 km (106 mi) and costs about R$ 113 each way (fuel plus tolls); leaving from Fortaleza, Jericoacoara is 300 km (186 mi) and costs about R$ 169 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Caldas Novas or Jericoacoara?
Averaged over the year, Caldas Novas has 9 rainy days a month and Jericoacoara has 7. Jericoacoara is the drier of the two over the year as a whole, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Caldas Novas is December and in Jericoacoara, March. For temperature, Jericoacoara is the warmer one (average high of 32° versus 31°).
How many days should you spend in Caldas Novas and in Jericoacoara?
To see the main sights without rushing, Caldas Novas calls for 3–4 days and Jericoacoara, 4–5 days. These are distant regions: with a week or less, it is usually better to pick one of the two and make the most of it.
Caldas Novas or Jericoacoara with kids?
Caldas Novas (hot springs, hot pools, and water parks) is the better pick of the two for families. Jericoacoara (sunset on the dune, kitesurfing capital, and barefoot village) is geared more toward adults or couples. With small children, weather matters: Jericoacoara has fewer rainy days over the year.
What should you not miss in each?
In Caldas Novas: Hot Park, diRoma Acqua Park, Lagoa Termas Parque. In Jericoacoara: Sunset Dune, Pedra Furada, Paradise Lagoon. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.