Ceará

Lakes, Dams, and Waterfalls

Ceará’s semi-arid landscape is punctuated by massive engineering works and natural wonders. This list features the Castanhão Dam, Brazil's largest multi-use reservoir, alongside the Orós and Banabuiú dams, which form the state's strategic water reserve. Natural highlights include the 130-meter Bica do Ipu waterfall in the Ibiapaba Mountains and the coastal Lagamar do Cauípe, a hub for kitesurfing. These sites range from essential irrigation sources to high-altitude waterfalls in the Baturité Massif and Ibiapaba regions.

Lagamar do Cauipe

Coastal lagoon in Caucaia, near Cumbuco. It is a primary destination for kitesurfing due to consistent winds and flat fresh water.

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…

Açude Quixeramobim

Reservoir on the Quixeramobim River used for regional water supply and irrigation in the Sertão Central region.

Bica do Ipu

A 130-meter waterfall in the Ibiapaba Mountains. It is a landmark of the city of Ipu and was immortalized in the Brazilian literary classic Iracema.

Açude Joaquim Távora

Water reservoir located in the Feiticeiro district of Jaguaribe, used for local agriculture and water management.

Barragem Central

Dam located in Quixadá, providing water storage for the surrounding semi-arid landscape.

Orós Dam

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

Cachoeira dos Espanhóis

Waterfall located in the rural area of Guaraciaba do Norte within the Ibiapaba mountain range.

Cachoeira Perigo

Waterfall situated in the Baturité Massif, known for its surrounding Atlantic Forest vegetation.

Cachoeira Talyta

Small waterfall located in the Palmácia region of the Baturité Massif, characterized by dense local flora.

Pirapora

Natural waterfall located in Viçosa do Ceará, featuring stone steps and natural pools.

Cachoeira do Boi Morto

Waterfall in the municipality of Ubajara, named after a local legend and situated near the Ibiapaba plateau.

Açude Arrojado Lisboa

Also known as Açude Banabuiú, it is the third-largest reservoir in Ceará, damming the Banabuiú River.

Açude Araras

The fourth-largest reservoir in the state, located on the Acaraú River in the municipality of Varjota.

Cachoeira de Morrinhos Novos

Seasonal waterfall located in the Ibiapaba region near Guaraciaba do Norte.

Cachoeira Park

Recreational park featuring natural waterfalls and swimming areas in the Ibiapaba mountain range.

Cachoeira do Urubu

Waterfall located in the rural area of Canindé, typically active during the rainy season.

Cachoeira São Paulo

Waterfall in the Palmácia region, part of the Baturité Massif's environmental protection area.