Jericoacoara, Brazil Travel Guide: Things to Do, Where to Eat, and Where to Stay
Jericoacoara Beach is an idyllic peaceful fishing village situated amongst sand dunes on Brazil's East Coast of Céarà. Just 3° south of the equator where it enjoys 320 sunny days a year, as well as warm air and water temperatures the whole year round.
“Jeri,” as it's affectionately called by the locals, is surrounded by sweet-water lagoons, a calm ocean and enormous sand dunes. These are the top reasons why Jericoacoara Beach, Brazil should be on your bucket list.
THINGS TO SEE IN JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL
Jeri is known for its incredible beaches as well as a place of ecological protection and a paradise for nature lovers and wind sport enthusiasts. Each evening visitors climb the enormous dune at the ocean’s edge to watch one of the most spectacular sunsets on Brazil’s coast.
Guided sightseeing tours through the sweet-water lagoons are a must when in Jericoacoara. Only 15 years ago, Jeri was a fishing village with almost no contact with modern civilization.
WHERE TO EAT IN JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL
Your experience in Jericoacoara would not be complete without indulging on the cuisine at Rico at The Chili Beach Resort. Enjoy the best international flavors fused with Mediterranean cuisine and Brazilian specialties with spectacular views of the Jeri coastline and ever changing colors of the pristine ocean water.
Favorites included Filet Mignon Carpaccio with Crushed Pistachio Nuts, Duet Tartar with Chilean Salmon and Sea Bass, as well as Slow Poached Octopus—all decadent twists on Brazilian cuisine.
THINGS TO DO IN JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL
The steady wind between July and November makes Jericoacoara one of the preferred destinations in the world for water sports such as windsurfing, kite surfing, sailing and catamaran.
The small village of Jericoacoara has become a much sought after destination by those in search of unspoiled beaches and a non-commercialized ambience.
WHERE TO DRINK IN JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL
Admire the natural beauty of Jericoacoara while sampling one of the many cocktails on The Chili Beach Resort’s extensive list which highlights unique creations made with exotic Brazilian fruits. Enjoy a Tequila Sunrise from the swim-up bar and soak in the views from the infinity pool and beyond.
WHERE TO STAY IN JERICOACOARA, BRAZIL
Located directly on isolated Jericoacoara Beach, recently voted amongst “10 Most Beautiful in the World,” The Chili Beach Resort offers unspoiled ambience, plush suites, haute cuisine and unpretentious, 5-star service complete with butlers.
The Chili Beach Resort is the fusion of 5-star service with its plush accommodations, alluring style combining tropical beach design with contemporary decor and luxurious finishings in this very distant and inaccessible region surrounded by stark natural beauty.
Luxuriously decorated "Seaview" suites come complete with a private tropical garden (or second floor balcony) and uniquely spacious bathrooms. Select suites offer an additional outdoor shower. Other select accommodations include "Parkview" bungalows, which come with kitchens, spacious living areas, and a terrace with private tropical garden that includes comfortable hammocks and sun loungers.
From the very beginning the focus of The Chili Beach Resort has been to provide stunningly luxurious accommodations and personalized service to their guests in this very isolated piece of paradise.
5 REASONS TO VISIT® TIPS
1. BREAKFAST. (in your suite or on the oceanfront terrace). With so many indulgent sunrise selections, the fresh native Brazilian fruit stands out.
2. THE BEST LOCATION. Directly on remote Jericoacoara Beach, you'll discover the most beautiful sunset in Brazil. Amenities include a swimming pool, gourmet specialty restaurant overlooking the sea, wellness center and spa, poolside bar and Beach Club.
3. REHYDRATE. The spa offers a long list of relaxing treatments such as "Passion Therapy" with passionfruit extracts and an array of decadent massages.
4. GETTING THERE. Traveling from the USA: Delta, Continental, American Airlines, United, and TAM offer daily direct flights to Sao Paulo from Chicago, New York and Atlanta. TAM also offers direct flights from Miami and Chicago to Manaus. Traveling from Europe: TAP airlines offer direct flights from Lisbon. You can also catch direct flights from Milan, Rome, Paris, Madrid or Frankfurt with TAM airlines.
Note: This information was accurate when this article was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.