Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara

Outstanding kitesurfing experience

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Are you looking for a very special place on earth, far away from squeaking brakes, blowing horns and everlasting traffic jams? Then Jericoacoara is just the place for you.
Jeri is a place with sandy streets and never ending beaches at its shores. Once you are there, time has no relevance, leaving you no choice but to relax.
Twenty years ago, this fishing village had no electricity, telephones, TV’s nor newspapers. Even money was barely used. You can still feel this relaxed atmosphere and it is what makes Jeri, Jeri, as the locals call it, a place you will fall in love with. A typical phenomenon is; you always wish you could stay a little longer.
Let the surprising amount of restaurants and lovingly furnished pousadas enchant you. The small village offers – despite its humble size; a great variety of activities. With your feet in the sand you can learn how to perform the Brazilian “combat dance” called Capoeira, go sandboarding in the dunes or try horseback riding along the coast. Around midnight you can check out the amazing nightlife until dawn (if you last)… it’s one of the things Jeri’s’ residents know how to do very well! You shouldn’t miss out on the Brazilian way of life and their feeling for rhythm! Just do it like the locals and make a ‘siesta’ after an exhausting kite session to be ready for the party at night.
Of course, kitesurfing is an outstanding experience in Jeri. The wind along the main beach is a little gusty, but if you keep going a few hundred meters, behind the big dune, you will be able to enjoy some nice sessions. Five km further downwind the real sweet stuff is happening. At the river mouth of Guriú you will find legendary butter flat water. The beaches here stretch for miles and miles with a super steady side on shore wind, leaving you crazily satisfied after each session ;-)
After these exciting kite sessions and the wild party nights, you really deserve some relaxation. That’s why we chose a wonderful pousada, the “Vila Kalango” for you. A place you won’t forget.
For those of you, who still have some energy left for more legendary kite sessions, we recommend you head over to our pousada in Tatajuba, another legendary spot just past Guriu (you can actually take a downwinder there). The trip is absolutely worth it!

What you get

  • Relaxed atmosphere, far away from mass tourism
  • Legendary downwinder, from Préa to Jeri
  • Very reliable wind conditions
  • Préa is only 15 minutes away

Kitesurfing

Kitesurfing in Jericoacoara

Kitespots & Kiteschool

Surfing like a rockstar! From July until February the chances for awesome wind are almost 100 %. The wind will be blowing a constant 18 to 35 knots side on shore. Beginners, intermediates, advanced kiters, families with kids who want to learn to kitesurf, or even the top freestyle Pro’s – are all in the area around Jeri, everybody will find the right spot to match their needs. Beginners can relax because there is enough space on the water. And the best thing yet, you can leave your wetsuit at home – the water temperature doesn’t drop below 28 degrees.
Right at the spot and within the grounds of the hotel in Préa lies the kitesurf school “Rancho do Kite”. The hotel in Jeri offers a free shuttle to Préa multiple times a day. We offer courses tailored to beginners and intermediate kiters, also we have equipment to rent. The courses are offered at the IKO international standard. During the season there are many international kite instructors who can teach in various languages. (definitely in English and most likely in German, other languages might also be available).

Courses/Gear

The school is equipped with up to date gear by Cabrinha Kiteboarding. Rancho do Kite specialises in private tuition as this way you progress a lot faster. They do however offer Group classes for friends or partners if they have a similar body weight. Renting is available for all kiters who are IKO level 3 / VDWS level 4 or higher and can stay upwind. Cabrinha kites are available in sizes 5 m2 to 16 m2 and can be changed depending on the wind.

Kite packages

WE HAVE ATTRACTIVE KITESURF HOLIDAY PACKAGES FOR ANY TYPE OF LEVELS

KITEWORLDWIDE PACKAGES IN Jericoacoara

Just like in many other KiteWorldWide Destinations we offer you the complete “no worry” packages for your kitesurfing journey to Jeri – without hidden costs.
Intermediate and advanced riders that come with their own material or people who don’t want to kitesurf can take the basic package and get the same included accomplishments that are in the kite course packages – just without the courses and material rental.
Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind).

Included services for all Kite packages

  • Breakfast
  • Accommodation as booked
  • Kite services as booked
  • Access to the kite station
  • Launch and landing service
  • Rescue service
  • Kite Storage

Accommodation

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Vila Kalango

The beautiful pousada convinces the lonely traveler with its familiar atmosphere, the elegant beauty and the incredible charme. Vila Kalango is located directly at the beach in Jericoacoara and is the ultimate place to chill out and linger around. This pousada has four different accommodation categories to offer: All the bungalows and palafitas are furnished with high quality hand made details and provide the best possible comfort. The 19 meter outdoor swimming pool with ocean view is just waiting for you. Hang around on the surrounding sun beds or hammocks. Feel the magic of this place!

CATERING

The regional catering is delicious and exotic. The menu offers the best of Cearas’ cuisine. Typical regional dishes, like fresh fish and seafood are part of the menu, as well as other Brazilian and local classics that you will get to learn like galinhada, baiao-de-dois, panelada, pastéis de arraia, banana cake, caju dessert, tapoioca and cocada.
“They say, the way to a country’s heart is through its stomach”. Of course, the chefs will prepare international dishes for you or even create a fusion cuisine. This way you can have a real feast in the Vila Kalango.
For a little snack in between, there is a bar/restaurant, which offers home made pies, fruits, breakfast and traditional Brazilian snacks such as Acai (yummy).

Extra activities

OTHER ACTIVITIES BESIDES KITESURFING

NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE

Pedra Furada

This “perforated stone” is one of Jeri’s main attractions. Over time the waves have carved an opening into the stone. Annually, during sunset, the sun shines directly through this hole. Needless to say that this creates a magical atmosphere and an impression not to miss.

Delta do Parnaíba

Between the Parníaba river and the Atlantic you find 73 small islands.This tour takes a day. To show you the breathtaking scenery you will cover roughly 500km in a 4×4. On boat-trips through the various rivers you are likely to see alligators, monkeys, fox’s and herons.

Lagoa do Paraíso & Lagoa Azul

Ideal for a day trip or just after a session riding to relax in these paradisiacal lagoons which are also becoming knows as the `Brazilian Maldives! This is an ideal place to enjoy a cool coconut (or a caipirinha) soak in the crystal clear warm waters or lay back and take in the views from a hammock.

Barrinha & Lagoa de Pinguela

The little fishing village lies directly by some sand dunes dunes the experience makes you feel like a real adventurer. The rustic natural beauty of the barrinha beach stands in contrast to the abundant beauty oft he surrounding nature and the magical lagoon.

Wellness

A Wellness Spa at the hotel offers massages and fuerther wellness therapies to choose from.
Please keep in mind that you will need a passport that is valid for at least 6 months for your trip to Brazil. As long as you don’t stay longer than 90 days a visa is not required. Please contact your government or the Brazilian embassy for entry information specific to your country.
During your flight to Brazil you will get your tourist ‘card’, to be filled out, you should keep it safe for your departure.
A departure tax of ca. 40$ will apply when leaving Brazil, which has to be paid in cash at the airport check-in.
Airport: Fortaleza (FOR)
TAP run flights from most European cities and fly direct to Fortaleza via Lisbon. You can choose to spend one night in Lisbon, or consider taking a transfer with a waiting time of approximately 4 hours.


Flights to Fortaleza are provided via KLM (via Amsterdam), TAP (via Lisbon), Air France (via Paris) and Latam (via Madrid) and typically cost between €600 and €1200 depending on the time of year.
From our own experience, we recommend you allow at least 2 hours for transfer, otherwise, there is a danger your luggage won’t be transported to the next plane in time.If changing planes in Recife or Salvador you should allow at least 3-4 hours transfer time as you’ll have to check out, pass through immigration and check-in again to continue your flight with local airlines.
Take a direct airport transfer with a well-established company (they will pick you up in a minivan): approximately 4 hours drive
Or 
Take the bus from Fortaleza to either Jijoca, Jericoacoara, or Camocim where you’ll be picked up by a pousada employee in a buggy (approximately 30 minutes). 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, and costs between €15 and €20 per person one way.
The local currency is Brazilian Real R$.
Per day you should calculate between 20 and 45 Euro for food and drinks.
Per day you should calculate about 20-25€ for food and drinks, depending on how many capirinhas you want to drink.
There is free wifi at the hotel. 
Standard European plug sockets (type f) are used throughout.
  • Passport and other travel documents
  • Sunscreen (we recommend LSF50 and waterproof) and Aprés Sun Lotion
  • Beach towel and Flip-Flops
  • Light clothing (jumper, trousers for the evening)
  • Kitesurf beginners, who will be likely to walk in the lagoon, should bring thin neoprene shoes
  • Bikini and boardshorts are enough in Brazil.
  • Kite Equipment (for guests who have not booked a course or rental equipment)
An intermediate male adult (80kg) ideally needs 5qm – 9qm. Most often you will need a 7m kite.

General information

ALL THE USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW AS YOU TRAVEL TO JERI, AND IF ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TRIP PLEASE SHOUT LOUD!