The Brazilian Northeast is home to some surprising and off-the-beaten-track destinations.
Discover 5 exotic places in the Northeast that are well worth a visit
Reportagem sobre os Lençois Maranhenses06:09
Turismo em Fernando de Noronha05:30
Praia do Patacho em Porto de Pedras
Cânion do Xingó em Sergipe04:34
jericoacoara no Ceará - Guia Turístico16:44
1. Lençóis Maranhenses
A park of white dunes interspersed with crystal-clear lagoons.
- When to go: May to September.
- What to do: 4×4 tours, swimming in the lagoons and watching the sunset over the dunes.
- How to get there: flights to São Luís + transfer to Barreirinhas.
2. Fernando de Noronha Archipelago
A preserved archipelago with beaches of crystal-clear waters and rich marine life.
- When to go: all year round (best for diving: September to March).
- What to do: diving, hiking and dolphin watching in Dolphin Bay.
- How to get there: direct flights from Recife or Natal to Noronha.
3. Patacho Beach in Alagoas
An almost untouched beach with natural pools and coconut groves.
- When to go: April to November (calmer sea).
- What to do: relax in the natural pools, go on raft trips and short hikes.
- How to get there: flights to Maceió + transfer to Porto de Pedras/Maragogi.
4. Xingó Canyon (Sergipe and Alagoas)
An impressive gorge on the São Francisco River with greenish waters.
- When to go: all year round.
- What to do: catamaran trips through the canyon, swimming at river beaches and visits to nearby historic towns.
- How to get there: flights to Aracaju or Maceió + transfer to Canindé de São Francisco.
5. Jericoacoara in Ceará
A village nestled between dunes and lagoons, renowned for its wind and water sports.
- Best time to visit: July to December (constant wind).
- Things to do: kitesurfing, a walk to Pedra Furada and watching the sunset at Duna do Pôr do Sol.
- How to get there: flights to Fortaleza + 4×4 transfer to Jijoca/Jericoacoara.
Plan your visit for the best time of year to enjoy the lagoons, diving and water sports.
Book tours with local guides and respect protected areas to help preserve these exotic places.
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