South American Localization: Ceara State is located in the northeast region of Brazil, situated in the extreme eastern American meridian, almost totally inserted in the Dry Desert Region. Looking at it’s extreme points, we have the following astronomic territorial position:
Punta de Jericoarcoara, at 2 degrees 46’30” of southern latitude.

Jericoacoara has a priveleged geographic location, being in the extreme north of the Ceara State, having the ocean in the east as well as in the west, being one of the few places in continental Brasil where it is possible to see the sun both rise from and set into the ocean. The same occurs with the moon rising and disappearing. In order to see the sun set, the most sought after spot is a giant dune situated on the western side of the village, known as the Sunset Dune (Duna Por do Sol). It is a tradition in Jericoacoara to have a Capoeira group everyday after the sunset.

Airport: The closest airport is Pinto Martins in Fortaleza, 317Km from Jericoacoara.

By Car: From Fortaleza, follow route BR-222 until Itapipoca and than on BR-482 and CE – 178 in direction of Acarau. 5km before Acarau turn left towards the city of Cruz This route goes by Cruz and continues until Jijoca, which is your destination. From Cruz until Jericoacoara there are 15km of road through the dunes. Only those who know the route can continue without a guide and they must have a four wheel drive vehicle. A guide can be hired in Jijoca who will indicate the best route to Jericoacoara.

By bus: In Fortaleza, The Redencao bus comnpany offers daily tickets to Jericoacoara. One travels in a comfortable air conditioned bus until Jijoca where you are transferred to an open bed truck called a Jardineira, which is adapted to travel the remaining 15 km through the dunes.

To consult bus travel schedule and ticket cost, contact the Redencao bus company by phone: (+5588)3669-3256 or 3669-2000.