Nature and Waterfalls

Ceará's semi-arid interior is defined by massive water infrastructure and hidden natural oases. This collection features the Castanhão and Orós dams, the state's largest reservoirs, alongside the 130-meter Bica do Ipu waterfall. From the freshwater lagoons of Cauípe to the seasonal cascades of the Ibiapaba plateau and the springs of the Chapada do Araripe, these sites highlight the essential role of water in the northeastern landscape.

Nature and Waterfalls — Map

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Castanhão Dam

The Castanhão Dam is a dam in the state of Ceará, Brazil. It is the largest multiple use reservoir in the country, the largest on an…

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Açude Quixeramobim

Reservoir in the Banabuiú river basin, completed in 1960 to support the region's water supply and irrigation.

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Açude Joaquim Távora

Large reservoir located in the Feiticeiro district of Jaguaribe.

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Lagamar do Cauipe

Freshwater lagoon located in Caucaia, situated between coastal dunes and known for its consistent wind conditions.

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Bica do Ipu

A 130-meter waterfall located on the Ibiapaba plateau, protected within an environmental conservation area.

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Orós Dam

The Orós Dam or President Juscelino Kubitschek Dam is located on the Jaguaribe River, in the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará.

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Balneário do Caldas

Leisure complex in Barbalha featuring natural mineral springs and swimming pools sourced from the Chapada do Araripe.

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Praça Padre Cícero

Central public square in Juazeiro do Norte featuring a monument to the influential religious leader, Padre Cícero.

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Cachoeira dos Espanhóis

Waterfall situated in the municipality of Guaraciaba do Norte within the Ibiapaba plateau region.

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Ipú

Seasonal waterfall located in the Ipu region of the Ibiapaba plateau.

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Cachoeira Perigo

Waterfall located within the Maciço de Baturité mountain range near Guaramiranga.

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Cachoeira Talyta

Waterfall in the Guaramiranga region, part of the Maciço de Baturité.

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Pirapora

Natural waterfall and swimming area located in the municipality of Viçosa do Ceará.

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Cachoeira do Boi Morto

Waterfall in Ubajara featuring several natural pools and rock formations.

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Açude Arrojado Lisboa

Also known as Açude Banabuiú, this is the third-largest reservoir in Ceará, situated on the Banabuiú River.

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