Caetanos de Cima is one of the most beautiful beaches in Ceará

Caetanos de Cima is one of the most beautiful and most unknown beaches in Ceará, located in the municipality of Amontada.

This community works with community-based tourism, allowing visitors to enjoy an authentic and enriching experience.

It is located in the municipality of Amontada, 170 kilometres from Fortaleza, on the west coast, on the so-called Rota do Sol Poente. The journey from Fortaleza to Caetanos de Cima beach takes about two and a half hours by car.

Caetanos de Cima no Ceará
Caetanos de Cima in Ceará

The village is divided into Caetano de Baixo and Caetano de Cima. Only the village of Caetano de Cima, located on the seafront, offers attractions to visitors.

It promotes communal tourism and attracts people who stay in fishermen’s houses and integrate themselves into the cultural life of the region.

The municipality of Caetanos de Cima is home to 250 families who receive around 300 tourists throughout the year.

Caetanos de Cima no Ceará
Caetanos de Cima in Ceará

The beach is called Caetanos de Cima because, according to the locals, the first person to reach this paradise was a slave called Caetano dos Santos, who escaped and hid in the area.

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Caetanos de Cima no Ceará
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Caetanos de Cima no Ceará

Reasons that make the beach of Caetanos de Cima a true paradise

  1. Unspoilt natural beauty: Caetanos de Cima is known for its unspoilt landscape, with vast expanses of fine white sand, crystal clear waters and native vegetation. The tranquillity of the place is one of its main attractions.
  2. Dunes and coconut groves: The beach is surrounded by beautiful dunes and coconut groves, providing a stunning backdrop and ideal for walking and photography.
  3. Peaceful setting: As a less touristy beach, Caetanos de Cima offers a quiet and peaceful setting, perfect for those looking to relax and get away from the fast pace of the cities.
  4. Water sports: The natural conditions at Caetanos de Cima are ideal for water sports such as kitesurfing and windsurfing, especially during the high wind season.
  5. Local Community: The local community is welcoming and maintains a simple, traditional lifestyle that offers visitors an authentic and enriching experience.
  6. Proximity to other attractions: Caetanos de Cima is close to other equally beautiful beaches, such as Icaraí de Amontada and Moitas, allowing visitors to explore different locations and enjoy different landscapes.

If you’re looking for a peaceful destination in Ceará with abundant natural beauty, Caetanos de Cima is an excellent choice.

Guide to Caetanos de Cima in Ceará State

Willy Sievert

Written by Willy Sievert

Editor of Bahia.ws since its founding in 2009. Based in Salvador, he travels frequently across the Northeast and all of Brazil to keep the guides up to date. Learn more about Willy Sievert →

Published on 10/01/2016 · Updated on 10/06/2025

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