Hidden Tips

The "Chinelo" Rule:

Leave your high heels, dress shoes, and even sneakers at home. Jeri is 100% sand. The streets, the shops, and even the floors of some restaurants are sand. The only footwear you need is a pair of Havaianas (flip-flops). Wearing anything else is uncomfortable and instantly marks you as a rookie.

Sometimes yes, sometimes no… that’s how it works when asking if someplace takes cards or only cash in Jericoacoara. Some places do not accept cards at all-for example beach bars or stalls near the sunset dune -and there are also days “the signal is down”.

Most classy places and Hotel Hurricane accept cards, but the internet connection in Jeri sometimes gets down, hence card machines do not work. Small vendors and buggy drivers also prefer cash along with the “cocktail carts” on the main street. There are very few ATM machines in the village (inside a mini-market) and most of the time they run out of money. Bring a stash of Brazilian Reais (BRL) with you.

The Wind Factor:

If you are not into kitesurfing, then be aware of the seasons. July to January is known as the wind season. The trade winds blow constantly and strongly-perfected paradise for sports but if you just want to lie on a beach, sand will whip at you. During these months, luckily an area by vegetation and walls within\_the hotel’s compound pool has been protected where unsandblasting sunbathing can take place.

Most probably, you would like to take a buggy tour. There are basically two options: East (Leste) and West (Oeste). The eastern tour goes to Lagoa do Paraíso – those now-famous hammocks in the water – as well as Pedra Furada. It is a relaxing and scenic ride. The western tour goes to Tatajuba, passes through mangroves, and has steep dunes. More of an adrenaline trip.

Tip: Request the hotel concierge to organize a private buggy instead of sharing one. That will allow you to move at your own preferred pace-and more importantly, stay longer at the lagoons when group tours have left for lunch.

Room Selection:

The hotel has room categories. The "Bungalow Superior" or "Garden View" rooms are mostly quieter and more private than the pool-facing rooms. A sea view is nice, but the wind can get noisy on the upper deck at night. The garden bungalows have a cocoon-like silence conducive to deep sleep.

Sunset Drinks:

While the dune is the traditional spot, an underrated gem happens to be atop the Hurricane’s own roof. A glass of wine perched above the sands with no crowds and a tiresome sandy walk back from sitting on the dune, you can watch over Malhada Beach as all colors sky change—one of the most exclusive views in Jeri.

Electricity:

The voltage in Jericoacoara (and Ceará state) is 220V. For those coming from the US or parts of Brazil that use 110V (like São Paulo or Rio), check your devices. Most hotels provide hair dryers. Do not bring yours unless it is dual voltage.