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.
The name Jericoacoara comes from Tupi and means "lair of turtles". In the fishing village of Jericoacoara, residents still launch boats from the shore, and the nearby village of Preá is known for dishes of fish, shrimp and lobster. Since 1985 tourism has grown around these fishing roots.
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.
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