Interior of Ceará

Tourist attractions in Interior of Ceará

The interior of Ceará has stunning landscapes, rich cultural traditions and unique tourist attractions. Highlights include the Ceará Mountain Range and the famous Baturité Massif, regions that combine mild climate, natural beauty and historical value.

Mountainous regions

Mountain ranges of Ceará

  • A group of mountainous formations in the interior of the state.
  • They include the Serra da Ibiapaba, Serra do Araripe, Serra das Matas, among others.
  • They have a milder climate and dense vegetation, with remnants of Atlantic forest.

Baturité Massif

  • Located about 100 kilometres from Fortaleza, it comprises the municipalities of Guaramiranga, Pacoti and Baturité.
  • It has an altitude of over 1,000 metres, a pleasant climate and the presence of humid tropical forests, known as brejos de altitude.
  • A tourist and ecological destination with a strong historical and cultural appeal.

Main Tourist Attractions

  • Guaramiranga
    Highland climate, beautiful waterfalls, nature trails and the famous Jazz and Blues Festival.
  • Viçosa do Ceará
    Located in the Serra da Ibiapaba, it is a historic town with colonial mansions and viewpoints.
  • Ubajara
    Headquarters of the Ubajara National Park, with caves, trails and a cable car with panoramic views.
  • Icapuí
    A coastal town with an inland profile, known for its unspoilt and quiet beaches.
  • Juazeiro do Norte
    One of the largest centres of religious tourism in Brazil, the land of Padre Cícero.
  • Crato and Barbalha
    Important for their cultural heritage and traditional festivals, such as the Festa do Pau da Bandeira de Santo Antônio.
  • Exu (PE)
    Although located in Pernambuco, it borders Ceará and is included in regional itineraries because it is the land of Luiz Gonzaga, the “King of the Baião”.

General characteristics of the interior of Ceará

  • Predominant climate: Semi-arid, with irregular rainfall and long periods of drought.
  • Typical vegetation: Caatinga, with species adapted to the aridity, such as mandacaru, xique-xique and jurema.
  • Economy: Based on subsistence agriculture (maize, beans, manioc) and small-scale livestock farming.
  • Culture: Strong presence of cordel literature, repente, leather and clay handicrafts, and traditional festivals such as vaquejadas and the June fiestas.
  • Social history: Marked by internal migrations, especially during the great droughts.
Interior of Ceará

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Interior of Ceará

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