Praia de Iparana, Beach in Caucaia, Ceará, Brazil.

Praia de Iparana is a beach in the municipality of Caucaia, Ceará, about 18 km from Fortaleza. It lies within a coastal area of clear water, small bays and kilometres of fine golden sand, with calm sea and fresh breeze. Access is controlled, and the beach is usually almost deserted.

Iparana grew as a beach settlement of Caucaia, the municipality that today contains the homonymous neighbourhood about 18 km from Fortaleza. The sources record no founding date, event or landmark for the beach itself; its documented history is that of a stretch of Atlantic coast in Ceará whose small bays, fine golden sand and calm sea have kept the character described for the area.

Iparana lends its name to the homonymous neighbourhood of Caucaia, and the beach lies within a protected natural area whose controlled access shapes how it is used. The Sesc Colônia Ecológica Iparana, an ecological holiday camp, occupies part of this coastal stretch and draws visitors for hiking, cycling, swimming and fishing.

The beach is located roughly 18 kilometers from Fortaleza and is accessible via CE-090 highway and Avenida Ulisses Guimarães. Visitors should note that tide conditions are important, as the natural pools only appear at low tide and swimming depends on these conditions.

Iparana lies about 18 km from Fortaleza and is reached through controlled access, which keeps its stretch of coast nearly deserted even though the beach is easy to get to. The neighbourhood that shares its name sits right by the sand.