Paracuru

Paracuru is a beach town in the northeastern Brazilian state of Ceará.

90 km from Fortaleza by fairly good roads; a handful of daily buses by Pegasus take about 2,5 hours.

The town is small and walkable.

• Freshwater lagoons
• Dunes
• Costa do Sol Poente
• Restingas
• Beaches

Beaches are the main attraction. Careful with the rocks! Follow the locals into the water.

• Kitesurfing is picking up as elsewhere along the coast of Ceará.
• Surfing is popular, and there is a school and board rental on the beach.

Be aware that most shops close for lunch.

Paracuru has grown into a sort of regional nightlife hub on weekends, but occasionally some neighbouring town throws a party that dries out the local market. The square around the church has a string of pavement bars that keep going until after midnight.

• Ventos Brasil (One block off the main square). Weekend disco. Free entry. 
• Papagay (the main square). Main bar/disco. Free entry. 
• Sweet Point (the main square). Chic bar specializing in quality cocktails. Free entry. 

Several small inns and also some vacation houses for rent.