Fortaleza Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Fortaleza tours and things to do on Brazil’s sun-soaked northeast coast: race the dunes of Cumbuco by buggy, splash at Beach Park water resort, day-trip to the paradise beaches of Jericoacoara and Canoa Quebrada, marvel at the coloured cliffs of Morro Branco and sail out by catamaran. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Fortaleza by interest
Whatever brings you to Fortaleza — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Fortaleza
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Cumbuco Dunes
Buggy rides.
Beach Park
Water park.
Jericoacoara
Dune village.
Canoa Quebrada
Red cliffs.
Morro Branco
Coloured sands.
Catamaran
Coastal cruise.
Fortaleza Beaches
City sands.
City Centre
Beira Mar.
30 km awayCumbuco Dunes
Buggy rides.
Aquiraz awayBeach Park
Water park.
300 km awayJericoacoara
Dune village.
160 km awayCanoa Quebrada
Red cliffs.
80 km awayMorro Branco
Coloured sands.
Coast awayCatamaran
Sunset cruise.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Fortaleza visitor asks before booking.
Dry (Jul–Dec)
Sunny and dry — the best beach months.
Wet (Jan–May)
Warm with rain, especially March and April.
For kitesurfing
The windy season peaks around Aug–Dec.
For the dunes
The dry season for the clearest days.
For Jericoacoara
July to December for dunes and lagoons.
Best overall
July to December for sun and calm seas.
One day
The city, a cruise and Beach Park.
Two days
Add Cumbuco dunes and Canoa Quebrada.
Three days
Add Morro Branco and a Jericoacoara trip.
For dunes
Cumbuco and Jericoacoara.
For families
Beach Park and the city beaches.
For scenery
Canoa Quebrada and Morro Branco cliffs.
On foot
The Beira Mar seafront is walkable.
By taxi
Taxis and apps are handy across the city.
Tours & transfers
Tours reach Cumbuco, Canoa and Jeri.
By boat
Catamarans cruise the coast.
Where to stay
Stay along Beira Mar or Praia do Futuro.
Brazilian real
Brazil uses the real; cards widely accepted.
Cumbuco
Do the buggy "with emotion" for the thrills.
Beach Park
Arrive early for the biggest slides.
Jericoacoara
Consider an overnight — it is a long drive.
Morro Branco
Buy a coloured-sand bottle from local artisans.
Catamaran
Choose a sunset cruise for the best light.
Combos
Some tours pair Morro Branco with Canoa.
Buggy tours
Cumbuco tours fill up — book ahead.
Beach Park
Tickets fill up on weekends — reserve early.
Jericoacoara trips
Day trips fill up — book ahead.
Canoa tours
Beach tours fill up — reserve early.
Catamaran cruises
Sunset cruises fill up — book ahead.
Dry season
July to December is busiest — book ahead.
Buggy tour
Around $28–60 for a Cumbuco dunes buggy tour.
Beach Park
About $27–60 for a Beach Park day.
Jericoacoara
Roughly $45–120 for a Jericoacoara day trip.
Canoa Quebrada
Around $20–50 for a Canoa Quebrada tour.
Catamaran
About $42–80 for a catamaran cruise.
How to save
Join group tours to save over private ones.
Fortaleza through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Sun & dunes.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Beaches & wind.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.
- Best for
- Green coast.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers.