I was there Summer of 1988; it was very remote then, no electricity, no hotels, nothing except endless beauty and a small crown of international 20 somethings that knew this was the place to be.
Cumbuco is about 27 km from Fortaleza and is paradisiacally beautiful. You can get there directly from Fortaleza Airport with a shuttle. Cumbuco has a beautiful beach and even various freshwater lakes (lagos) that are also used for swimming and kiting, as well as beautiful dunes. Years ago, Cumbuco developed into the center of kite surfing. For Germans, Austrians, Swiss / German-speaking, Europeans and English speakers, the accommodation Kitedream Cumbuco is recommended, which is run by Germans, who can then help you if you have any questions.
Alguem sabe qual é o nome de um documentario/video que um gringo (espanhol) Fez sozinho de pernambuco ao maranhao de kite (bidirecional) ? Ele acampava nas dunas, etc. Obrigado
Nice Vid!! I'm going to Jeri next month and have a car booked so will be using your suggestions! Thx! But.. I was only able to reserve a small car, Fiat Novo Uno or similar. Do you need a 4X4 to do that drive from Fortaleza to Jeri or can I do it with my lil' Fiat?? Also, you said the route thru Jijoca was less "safe". What do you mean? Is it dangerous because you have to drive sketchy neighbourhoods? Thx for any advice! Cheers..
The Jijoca route is harder because there are some portions with softer sand where you are you more likely to get stuck. To play it safe, the Prea route has very little soft sand. The Prea route will also have you go along the sea for most of it, giving you a solid clue as of where you're going. You'll be fine with a small car as well, there is no really any need for a 4x4 (sure it may make things easier, but it's just not worth the extra cost). You just have to follow the usual "drive in the sand" rules (Deflate the tires, disable traction control, keep some momentum. We'll make a video about that in the near future). Also, as long as you follow existing tire tracks, it's pretty easy.
@@BehindtheDune Great! Thanks a lot for the info. I'll definitely deflate my tires, disable traction control (if the car has it) and I'm familiar with using momentum from driving a lot in snow.. I'm from Canada ;-) Thanks again for your great vids. They're helping me a lot to plan my trip. I'll be in Brazil for 24 days just for kitesurfing, starting with a week in Jeri. Otherwise I'll just see where I end up. Hope hit some of the spots you show in your vids. Thanx!!
Cool video, very informative. I'm planning on going kiteboarding in Brazil this year. I'll rent a car so your video will be extremely useful. Thanks! Besides Jeri, which spots do you recommend?
Depends on what you're looking for. If you like wavy conditions check out Taiba, if you prefer butterflat then Ilha do Guajiru, Tatajuba lake or Cauipe lake. We're preparing kite spot reviews so those might help you decide. As far as driving in the desert is concerned, while it's not too hard, there are some things you need to know. A how to video is in the works so check it out.
Guys, this is a very bad information and it is not reliable. It is not taking into consideration the legislation as Jeri is located in a protected area. It is bad for the environment and you cannot drive within Jeri (as it is a protected zone), you need to pay for parking your car outside the city. I have been visiting Jeri since 1990. Be responsible, do not drive to Jeri, and respect the locals. This is a very very unresponsible video.
Hi Robson, You can enter Jeri by car provided you can display your "tourist tax" wristband at the entrance gates of the city. You are then allowed in most parts of Jeri by car. However it is not allowed to park in the street of Jeri at night (There is a parking at the entrance of Jeri and it is also possible inside pousadas that offer parking). Also, it's not allowed to go drive randomly in the desert, it's true you need to stick to some path: either Prea ↔ Jeri, Jijoca ↔ Jeri and Jeri ↔ Guriu. As for the environment, It's certainly not worse to drive yourself on those paths as opposed to pay someone to drive you in an identical way. Most of the local guides offer to drive you with your own car.
Jericoacoara is paradise! The best and most amazing place in Brazil! 🇧🇷
I was there Summer of 1988; it was very remote then, no electricity, no hotels, nothing except endless beauty and a small crown of international 20 somethings that knew this was the place to be.
Um dos destinos mais visitados do Brasil. A cada viagem que a gente vai pra lá é uma sensação única. Que energia tem esse lugar! Amo!!!
Love this drive! Wish I would have seen this before I went.
awesome video - deserves way more views. Keep making more content, please!
I’ll be going in February hopefully the weather is beautiful I’m ready for the adventure!!! JERICOCOARA 2022
Yaa jericoacoara near Fortaleza ❤️🌠🌴
When is the best time to visit, for wind?
Cumbuco is about 27 km from Fortaleza and is paradisiacally beautiful. You can get there directly from Fortaleza Airport with a shuttle. Cumbuco has a beautiful beach and even various freshwater lakes (lagos) that are also used for swimming and kiting, as well as beautiful dunes. Years ago, Cumbuco developed into the center of kite surfing. For Germans, Austrians, Swiss / German-speaking, Europeans and English speakers, the accommodation Kitedream Cumbuco is recommended, which is run by Germans, who can then help you if you have any questions.
Alguem sabe qual é o nome de um documentario/video que um gringo (espanhol) Fez sozinho de pernambuco ao maranhao de kite (bidirecional) ? Ele acampava nas dunas, etc. Obrigado
Nice Vid!! I'm going to Jeri next month and have a car booked so will be using your suggestions! Thx! But.. I was only able to reserve a small car, Fiat Novo Uno or similar. Do you need a 4X4 to do that drive from Fortaleza to Jeri or can I do it with my lil' Fiat?? Also, you said the route thru Jijoca was less "safe". What do you mean? Is it dangerous because you have to drive sketchy neighbourhoods? Thx for any advice! Cheers..
The Jijoca route is harder because there are some portions with softer sand where you are you more likely to get stuck. To play it safe, the Prea route has very little soft sand. The Prea route will also have you go along the sea for most of it, giving you a solid clue as of where you're going.
You'll be fine with a small car as well, there is no really any need for a 4x4 (sure it may make things easier, but it's just not worth the extra cost). You just have to follow the usual "drive in the sand" rules (Deflate the tires, disable traction control, keep some momentum. We'll make a video about that in the near future).
Also, as long as you follow existing tire tracks, it's pretty easy.
@@BehindtheDune Great! Thanks a lot for the info. I'll definitely deflate my tires, disable traction control (if the car has it) and I'm familiar with using momentum from driving a lot in snow.. I'm from Canada ;-) Thanks again for your great vids. They're helping me a lot to plan my trip. I'll be in Brazil for 24 days just for kitesurfing, starting with a week in Jeri. Otherwise I'll just see where I end up. Hope hit some of the spots you show in your vids. Thanx!!
Cool video, very informative. I'm planning on going kiteboarding in Brazil this year. I'll rent a car so your video will be extremely useful. Thanks! Besides Jeri, which spots do you recommend?
Depends on what you're looking for. If you like wavy conditions check out Taiba, if you prefer butterflat then Ilha do Guajiru, Tatajuba lake or Cauipe lake. We're preparing kite spot reviews so those might help you decide. As far as driving in the desert is concerned, while it's not too hard, there are some things you need to know. A how to video is in the works so check it out.
Where do you rent a car?
Where do you rent a suitable car?
You forgot to mentían that jerico os a windsurf spot more Than a kitesurf…
Yes, absolutely true, we forgot to mention it.
Thank you for bringing this up.
Guys, this is a very bad information and it is not reliable. It is not taking into consideration the legislation as Jeri is located in a protected area. It is bad for the environment and you cannot drive within Jeri (as it is a protected zone), you need to pay for parking your car outside the city. I have been visiting Jeri since 1990. Be responsible, do not drive to Jeri, and respect the locals. This is a very very unresponsible video.
Hi Robson,
You can enter Jeri by car provided you can display your "tourist tax" wristband at the entrance gates of the city.
You are then allowed in most parts of Jeri by car. However it is not allowed to park in the street of Jeri at night (There is a parking at the entrance of Jeri and it is also possible inside pousadas that offer parking). Also, it's not allowed to go drive randomly in the desert, it's true you need to stick to some path: either Prea ↔ Jeri, Jijoca ↔ Jeri and Jeri ↔ Guriu.
As for the environment, It's certainly not worse to drive yourself on those paths as opposed to pay someone to drive you in an identical way. Most of the local guides offer to drive you with your own car.
@@BehindtheDune . liga não, é só mais um mala sem alça