Itarema

The municipality stretches along the northern coast of Ceará state, featuring extensive beaches with white sand and palm trees at 35 meters above sea level.

The territory of Itarema developed from indigenous settlements into an administrative division, marking the evolution of northeastern Brazilian coastal communities over centuries.

Local residents maintain traditional fishing practices passed through generations, with numerous fishing communities dotting the coastline of this Ceará municipality.

Visitors can reach Itarema through paved roads connecting to major highways, with regular bus services operating from Fortaleza, the state capital of Ceará.

The municipality contains multiple small fishing villages where fishermen still use traditional jangada rafts to navigate the waters of northeastern Brazil.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 35 m

Shares border with: Amontada, Acaraú

GPS coordinates: -2.92000,-39.91500

Latest update: March 5, 2025 21:44