Jericoacoara National Park, National park in Ceará, Brazil.
Jericoacoara National Park is a protected coastal area on Brazil's Atlantic shore featuring rolling sand dunes, shallow lagoons, mangrove forests, and expansive beaches. The landscape combines sandy terrain with wetland habitats that support diverse plant and animal life.
The park was established in 2002 to protect the coastal ecosystems where a remote fishing settlement once stood. This protection transformed how the land is managed and who could access its resources.
Fishing traditions remain central to daily life here, visible in boats along the shore and the catch brought in each day. These practices shape how residents connect with the ocean and their work.
Four-wheel-drive vehicles are essential to navigate the sandy paths, as regular cars cannot traverse these routes. Plan for rougher conditions and longer travel times when moving between different areas of the park.
From certain vantage points within the park, visitors can witness both sunrise and sunset over the ocean, a rare occurrence in most coastal locations. This geographic feature draws photographers and nature lovers to specific spots.
Location: Ceará
Location: Jijoca de Jericoacoara
Inception: 2002
Email: parnajericoacoara@ce.icmbio.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -2.80000,-40.50000
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
Brazil's Northeast region extends from the coast to the interior, connecting national parks, colonial towns and natural areas. The landscape shifts between coastal stretches, tablelands, river deltas and protected ecosystems. Geological formations, waterfalls and historic settlements mark the territory, which covers several Brazilian states. Places in this collection include the white dunes and lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in Maranhão, the Delta do Parnaíba along the Piauí coast, and the cliffs of Morro Branco in Ceará. Jericoacoara National Park protects coastal habitats and formations such as Pedra Furada. Inland, Chapada Diamantina National Park and Chapada das Mesas National Park in Bahia and Maranhão feature tablelands, caves and waterfalls including Cachoeira do Buracão. Serra da Capivara National Park in Piauí preserves prehistoric rock paintings, while Vale do Catimbau National Park in Pernambuco is marked by rock formations. The coastal zone offers the Fernando de Noronha Archipelago off Pernambuco, marine parks at Areia Vermelha and Praia de Calhetas, and the canyons of the São Francisco River between Alagoas and Sergipe. Colonial centers such as Olinda and the historic center of João Pessoa preserve architecture from earlier centuries.
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