Paracuru
Paracuru is a beach town in the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará.
Understand[edit]
Get in[edit]
90 km from Fortaleza by fairly good roads; a handful of daily buses by Pegasus take about 2,5 hours.
Get around[edit]
The town is small and walkable.
See[edit]
- Freshwater lagoons
- Dunes
- Costa do Sol Poente
- Restingas
- Beaches
Do[edit]
Beaches are the main attraction. Careful with the rocks! Follow the locals into the water.
- Kitesurfing is picking up as elsewhere along the coast of Ceará.
- Surfing is popular, and there is a school and board rental on the beach.
Buy[edit]
Be aware that most shops close for lunch.
Eat[edit]
Drink[edit]
Paracuru has grown into a sort of regional nightlife hub on weekends, but occasionally some neighbouring town throws a party that dries out the local market. The square around the church has a string of pavement bars that keep going until after midnight.
- Ventos Brasil (One block off the main square). Weekend disco. Free entry.
- Papagay (the main square). Main bar/disco. Free entry.
- Sweet Point (the main square). Chic bar specializing in quality cocktails. Free entry.
Sleep[edit]
Several small inns and also some vacation houses for rent.
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