Full-Day Cumbuco Beach & Dune Adventure from Fortaleza
Difficulty
easy
Duration
8 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect walking on loose sand and brief climbs over dunes.
Overview
Drive 30 km from Fortaleza to a landscape carved by wind: Cumbuco’s dunes, lagoons and fishing village offer a full day of buggies, kite-spectacle, and seaside gastronomy. This family-friendly tour combines optional motorized thrills with calm lagoon swims and local flavors.
Full-Day Cumbuco Beach & Dune Adventure from Fortaleza
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The van eases out of Fortaleza before sunrise, headlights cutting through a humid coastal morning. Asphalt gives way to stretches of scrub and then to an expanse of pale sand: Cumbuco appears like a living playground—rolling dunes that change shape with every gust, shallow lagoons glinting under the sun, and a line of palms marking the fishing village where nets dry in the breeze. For eight hours the day is a sequence of sensory shifts: warm grainy sand underfoot, wind that pushes the kites into impossible arcs, and the raw, open horizon of Ceará’s coastline.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Sun is intense on exposed dunes and reflected off wet sand—apply and reapply sunscreen frequently.
Footwear for sand
Closed sandals or trail shoes that can be rinsed keep sand and heat from turning a short walk into a blister problem.
Cash for optional activities
Buggy rides, local snacks and small purchases are often cash-only—carry Brazilian reais.
Stay hydrated and shade up
Carry at least 1–2 liters of water and use the beach camp’s shaded areas between activities to avoid heat exhaustion.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Brown pelican
- Crab species along the intertidal zone
History
Cumbuco evolved from a fishing village; the arrival of wind sports in the 1990s reshaped its economy while traditional jangada fishing continues.
Conservation
Dune vegetation is fragile—stick to marked paths and support local vendors who follow sustainable fishing and tourism practices.
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Recommended Gear
Lightweight closed-toe sandals or trail shoes
Protects feet from hot sand and provides traction on dune slopes.
summer specific
Sun protection kit (sunscreen, hat, sunglasses)
Essential against strong coastal UV and reflective glare from sand and water.
summer specific
Reusable water bottle (1–2 L)
Staying hydrated between activities prevents fatigue in the heat.
Light windbreaker or rash guard
Useful for gusty afternoons during kite sessions or a lagoon breeze.