Fortaleza and Jericoacoara are in the same region (Ceará Coast). Fortaleza: pure urban beach life; 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. The two are about 300 km (186 mi) apart, 5h00 by car; you can combine them in a single trip.
The average nightly rate is around R$ 369 in Fortaleza 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
Fortaleza or Jericoacoara: which is better?
Fortaleza and Jericoacoara are in the same region (Ceará Coast). Fortaleza: pure urban beach life; 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. The two are about 300 km (186 mi) apart, 5h00 by car; you can combine them in a single trip.
What is the best time to visit Fortaleza and Jericoacoara?
The best time to visit Fortaleza is from August to December; 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 Natal, Fortaleza is 527 km (327 mi) and costs about R$ 297 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, Fortaleza or Jericoacoara?
Averaged over the year, Fortaleza has 10 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 Fortaleza is April and in Jericoacoara, March. For temperature, Jericoacoara is the warmer one (average high of 32° versus 31°).
How many days should you spend in Fortaleza and in Jericoacoara?
To see the main sights without rushing, Fortaleza calls for 4–5 days and Jericoacoara, 4–5 days. Since the two are 300 km (186 mi) from each other, anyone with 8 days or more can combine them in a single trip.
Fortaleza or Jericoacoara with kids?
Fortaleza (urban beach, sun all year, and nightlife) 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.
Can you visit Fortaleza and Jericoacoara on the same trip?
Yes. The two are about 300 km (186 mi) apart, 5h00 by car and in the same region (Ceará Coast). Combining them in a single itinerary is common, with a few days in each.
What should you not miss in each?
In Fortaleza: Praia do Futuro, Avenida Beira-Mar, Mercado Central. 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.
