Lagoa do Cauípe, Beach and lagoon in Caucaia, Brazil

Lagoa do Cauípe is a wide sandy beach stretching far along the Atlantic coast, ringed by coconut palms and dunes that protect the shoreline. The water stays shallow and calm near the shore, making it suitable for wading and water sports.

The Cauípe River formed this coastal region over centuries, creating a natural lagoon system that opens to the ocean through a narrow sandbank. This interaction between river and sea shaped the landscape visitors see today.

The name Cauípe comes from the river whose mouth opens here after forming a second lagoon. Kitesurfers gather at the right-hand corner, where a lagoon with calm, warm water suits beginners, while straw bungalows shade visitors and small bars serve snacks and drinks.

By car from Cumbuco there are two routes: 22 km along the old Porto de Pecém road, or 10 km following the coast from Praia de Cumbuco, where the road passes through paving works, so check its condition first. The calm, warm water and the bars around the lagoon suit families with children and visitors arriving by buggy.

The lagoon behind the beach is actually the Cauípe River's second lagoon; after filling it, the river continues to the sea at the beach's mouth. Kitesurfing concentrates at the right-hand corner, where this lagoon gives beginners flat water while the open sea faces the wind.