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Tatajuba, a name that awakens the senses! This small, almost forgotten place is west of Jericoacoara (“Jeri” for short) on the mouth of a river. Anyone who used to know and love Cumbuco as a small, out-of-the-way fishing community will really be able to appreciate this spot. Empty spots, wind and just kiting, kiting, kiting. And if you want to party, Jeri, with its laid-back atmosphere and wild nightlife, is not far away and worth at least a trip.

This really is a kiting paradise: one of the best shallow water spots with the most reliable and strongest wind in Brazil. The wind blows constantly from July to the end of February and makes sure that you’ll have nearly endless kite sessions. When the spots around Fortaleza “lose the puff” in December, you’ll still have enough wind in your kite here for another two months. The spot is located right next to your accommodations and on the mouth of a river that is, for the most part, deep enough to stand in part at high tide. You’ll have an unimaginable amount of space here to cruise around and try out new jumps. A few hundred meters farther down the mouth of the river, you’ll have another awesome spot with small “kicker waves” and only four kilometers away from a big freshwater lagoon.

The pousada that we found on our discovery tour of Brazil is a true beauty and totally KiteWorldWide style. Located insanely close to the kite spot and built on a large garden, you’ll find a “Garden of Eden” in an area of northeast Brazil that has become very touristy. Besides other kiters, you’ll see small monkeys and chameleons—among others. There are several lounges in the pousada where you can relax in a hammock or on a comfortable sofa after a tiring session—or even in the big pool.

Tatajuba River Mouth

This spot is right next to our accommodations. It’s a river mouth whose course ends in the ocean. The entire area is, for the most part, deep enough to stand in at high tide. This spot is, however, also “kite-able” at low tide. The wind at this spot is strong and reliable. On really windy days, you can also go to the spot at Laguna La Torta. In spite of the awesome conditions here, there are never very many kiters around.

There’s a kite surfing school directly at the spot with courses for beginners and advanced learners and materials available for rent.

Tatajuba Wave Spot

This spot is located right behind the mouth of the river just a few meters from the pousada on the ocean. Here you’ll find small kicker waves and good wind! From this spot, you’ll be able to start the perfect downwinder to Jeri or farther west. This spot is, however, only for more experienced kiters.

Laguna La Torta

The nearby lagoon “Lagoa da Torta” is a much more famous spot with awesome kite conditions. This beautiful fresh water lagoon with water mostly deep enough to stand in is in the middle of dunes and goes 16 kilometers inland. The wind here is a little weaker and choppier, since the spot is surrounded by dunes. It is, however, perfect for days when the wind is stronger elsewhere.

On the beach, there are rings of coconut trees and a “Barraca”, a small restaurant. After a successful day on the water or during a short break, you can lay back in a hammock with a cold coconut and relax.

We also recommend that you taste the local cuisine—delicious fish and regional specialties at cheap prices.

This spot is about 4 km away from the pousada and reachable by buggy transfer (at an additional charge).

The pousada that we found on our discovery tour of Brazil is a true beauty and totally KiteWorldWide style. Located insanely close to the kite spot and built on a large garden, you’ll find a “Garden of Eden” in an area of northeast Brazil that has become very touristy.

There are three different types of rooms available with space for up to 22 people. The rooms are distributed over several bungalows. All of the buildings are built in a natural, rustic style out of wood and clay. This unique flair is carried over into the individual rooms with exclusive handmade wooden furniture and decorations from local materials. The Brazilian style is complete with balm branch roofs.

Bungalows

Both of the roomy and comfortable bungalows are equipped with a king-sized double bed, air conditioner, minibar, electronic safe, and a shower with warm water. A real luxury is the private terrace with hammock from which you have an awesome view into the tropical garden.

Kite Houses

The kite houses are all divided into two bedrooms and a shared bathroom. The living room can also be used by all occupants. There’s a large, comfortable sofa and a table for game nights. In addition, there is an electronic safe and minibar. From the hammock in front of the house, you’ll have a beautiful view of a river and the garden.

Palafitas

The palafitas are a special kind of accommodation. These are wooden structures on four meter stilts above the ground. As you can imagine, you’ll have an amazing view of the ocean and the river from these tree houses. Each contains a king size double bed, a shower with warm water, minibar, and an electronic safe. Also, there is a sofa and a desk.

Beach House

This house is located directly at the spot and is equipped with a bathroom, kitchen unit and a balcony. It consists of one room on the first floor. On the ground floor is the Kite storage. This accommodation is directly at the beach and you can go kitesurfing immediately.

Swimming Pool

Even though you have water right at your door, the 60 m² pool is still an attractive option for swimming and relaxing. From the massive 330 m² area around the pool, you’ll have an intense view of the complete spot. You also can, however, lay back on a chair in the sun and just do nothing.

Dining

In the middle of the garden is the hotel restaurant. It is a completely open structure and made of wood like the other buildings. The restaurant offers a large selection of fresh fish, steaks, pasta, salads, and sandwiches. They have also a traditional wood-burning oven for pizzas and an area for bar-be-cueing.

At breakfast no wishes are left unfilled. There are fresh rolls, breads, cakes, cereal, a selection of tropical fruits, and some sausages. Crepes and eggs are offered as warm dishes and are made-to-order. You’ll also have the choice between coffee, tea, and fresh juices as your beverage.

At the bar you can get all kinds of fresh fruit juices all day long, as well as soft drinks, beer. 

Included in the price is the tropical breakfast in the morning.

Service

Included in your hotel service are towels and sheets. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant. However, there are no public PCs or laptops available for use. In the hotel itself German, Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch are spoken along with English.

Extended services include massages, yoga courses, laundry service, as well as the option of borrowing books, DVDs, or board games.

If you need a little change from water and kiting, you can take a beach buggy through the enormous dunes in Funil. True extreme athletes can even try a hand at sand boarding in the dunes.

Tatajuba is located between the city known to kiters and wind surfers, Jericoacoara (30 km), and the fishing community Camocim (25 km). You can reach either of these places either by public transportation or beach buggy.

Jericoacoara

Jericoacoara, or ‘Jeri’ as insiders call it, is known for its relaxed atmosphere and wild nightlife. The night really gets going around midnight, and anyone who can hold out long enough can party all night long.

Although Jeri is only made up of four sandy streets, there is an astonishing number of restaurants, pousadas, and small, interesting shops.

Active vacationers have the chance to let off some steam here. Apart from kite surfing, you can learn the Brazilian martial arts dance Capoeira on the beach, go sand boarding in the dunes, or try your luck on the back of a horse.

Camocim

Comacim is located on the moth of the Rio Coreaú next to the edge of the “Land of endless possibilities” Piaui. Here you’ll find post offices, banks, hospitals, shops, a bus station, and lots of different hotels and pousadas. The market and small town life are definitely worth a visit!

Land & People

Tatajuba is one of the most beautiful and least touched places along the western coast of Ceará in northeast Brazil. This small area is about 300 km northwest of Fortaleza. Tatajuba is surrounded by huge, white sand dunes, coconut trees, mangroves, and small freshwater lagoons.

The 500 or so inhabitants live peacefully and traditionally from fishing, raising cattle, and agriculture.

In the 80s, Tatajuba was covered slowly but surely by moving dunes, so that the entire village had to be reconstructed on the other side of the lagoon. On the other end of the town, you can see a large, hardened dune. It’s called “Duna Encantado” or “the cursed dune”, since many of the inhabitants believe an old pirate ship is buried underneath it. According to an old legend, you can still hear the pirate songs at night…

Many roads lead to Tatajuba, but your trip will start from the airport in Fortaleza. After your arrival in Brazil, you’ll have two options to get to the KiteWorldWide Pousada in Tatajuba: You can either take a direct airport transfer where you’ll be picked up in a limousine from a well-established transportation company (approx. 4 hours). Or you can take a bus from Fortaleza to either Jijoca, Jericoacoara, or Camocim where you’ll be picked up by a pousada employee in a buggy (approx. 30 min.). The busses leave directly from the airport and are extremely comfortable with air conditioning and reclining chairs. The bus trip takes about 5 to 6,5 hours, depending on the destination.

There is also a different in price between the different transfers (Paid upon arrival):

Number of people – Direct Airport Transfer (Fortaleza-Tatajuba 4 hours) per person and trip – Buggy transfer per person and trip

(Jijocoa / Jeri / Camocim to Tatajuba or back) Bus Ride payable upon arrival (€15 to €20 depending on destination per person and trip).

All prices are one way: