Paracuru, Brazil

About Paracuru, Brazil

Paracuru is on the northeast coast of Brazil, in the state of Ceara. Paracuru Beach has some of the best kitesurfing conditions in the world. The expansive, white sandy beaches give you plenty of room at low tide to launch and rig up your kites, although at high tide much of the beach is swallowed up by the sea. Out at sea you are spoiled with butter-flat water protected by a reef, which only gets better as the tide goes out, leaving epic flat water conditions within natural lagoons. Equally, if waves are your thing, head out past the reef and enjoy riding waves that can reach above head heights. The tropical waters stay warm throughout the year, so just bring your board shorts and maybe a rash vest to protect yourself from the sun. The trade winds blow predominantly from the southeast, cross to cross-onshore, from June through to January.

Traveling to Paracuru, Brazil

Paracuru is one of the most beautiful beaches in the area, and a well-trodden tourist destination. As it is situated 90km northeast of the region's capital Fortaleza and its International airport, getting there could not be easier. There are good bus and rail links, and you can also rent cars or motorbikes, which given the beauty of the area, might not be a bad idea.

Facilities At Paracuru, Brazil

There are lots of different types of accommodation in the area, including Paracuru Kite Village, which nestles into the sand dunes right on the beach and is usually occupied by like-minded people. To say the locals like to party is a bit of an understatement. Roll up during one of the carnivals (February, June, July, September, November or December) to see for yourself.. Most nights, in fact, you will find plenty going on, with music, great food, friendly locals, and amazing sights and smells. If you fancy taking it easy, there are wonderful walks and trails to go on, as well as fishing and boat trips – if you’re not all partied out, that is!