Town in Ceará, Brazil
Jericoacoara
Remote sand-street village known for kitesurfing and sunset on the dune. Suits kiters, beach lovers and short relaxed stays; it is far from airports, pricey for Brazil, and only 4x4 vehicles and buggies reach it.
At a glance
- Safety4/5Safe with normal careDetails
- Monthly budget$1,340–2,110Comfortable, one person · R$7,000–11,000Details
- Value for money59/100Better value than 58% of places we coverDetails
- Best time to goJul–DecWarmest: Oct, 35°CDetails
- Internet242 MbpsFixed broadband, Brazil medianDetails
- Tap waterNo, drink bottledDrink bottled or filtered water; most pousadas provide refills.Details
- LGBTQ+3/5Tolerant, but be discreetDetails
- Solo travel4/5English: limitedDetails
- Doctor's visit$38–96Private clinic, without insuranceDetails
- Getting aroundWalkingVery walkableDetails
- Cash or cardMixed: cards and cashCards and Pix work in most pousadas and restaurants, but ATMs are scarce and can run empty.Details
Apps that work in Jericoacoara
No ride-hailing apps work here; see the taxi note below.
- Maps: Google Maps
- Messaging: WhatsApp
- ClickBus: Book intercity bus tickets
- Waze: Driving directions; most locals use it
- Taxis: No ride apps in the village. Book buggies or transfers through your pousada or the tourist office.
Cash, cards and tipping
What to carry and how to pay. Money in Brazil.
- Mixed: cards and cash Cards and Pix work in most pousadas and restaurants, but ATMs are scarce and can run empty. Bring cash for small stalls and tours.
- Currency: Real (BRL). US$1 ≈ R$5.22 on 03 Oct 2026.
- ATMs: Banco24Horas, Bradesco and Banco do Brasil ATMs take foreign cards; expect a fee and low night-time limits.
- Tipping: Restaurants and bars add an optional 10% service charge; nothing more is expected. Tipping taxi and ride-app drivers isn't customary.
- Paying by phone: Apple Pay and Google Pay work at card terminals; Pix needs a Brazilian account or a Pix-enabled foreign wallet.
Before you go
Visa and entry
- US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa since April 2025 (US$80.90), applied for online about 10 working days ahead.
- No arrival card or entry fee. Extensions beyond the first stay are requested from the Federal Police before it ends.
- Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many regions, including the Amazon, but is not required for entry.
Emergency numbers
Police 190 · Ambulance 192 · Fire 193
Plugs
Type C, N · 127 V, 60 Hz. Do I need an adapter?
SIM and eSIM
Regular prepaid chips usually need a CPF to register; carrier visitor plans and eSIMs accept a passport. International eSIM apps are simplest. eSIMs work for visitors.
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