Jijoca de Jericoacoara

Town · Ceará, 🇧🇷 Brazil

Population 25,555

Area 210 km²

Time zone America/Fortaleza

Official website www.jijocadejericoacoara.ce.gov.br

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Jijoca de Jericoacoara Essentials

This collection highlights the diverse landscapes of Jijoca de Jericoacoara, a coastal region protected within a national park. It features the crystal-clear freshwater of Lagoa do Paraíso, the distinctively wind-bent Árvore da Preguiça, and the sunset views from the Duna do Pôr do Sol. The list includes the village’s main beaches, a 1945 stone church, and the mangrove ecosystems reachable by boat. These sites represent the area’s unique combination of shifting sand dunes, Atlantic coastline, and rustic architectural history.

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Jericoacoara Essentials

Jericoacoara's landscape is defined by shifting sand dunes, crystalline lagoons, and a rugged coastline. This selection covers the central beach hub, the surfing waters of Praia da Malhada, and the freshwater hammocks of Lagoa do Paraíso. Key landmarks include the 1950s lighthouse situated on Serrote hill and the Poço da Princesa, a natural rock pool formed by the tides along the rocky shores leading toward the Pedra Furada rock formation.

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