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Cumbuco
Cumbuco is an ample strip of sand and coconut trees located at nearly 35 km (21.75 mi.) from Fortaleza, in the metropolitan town of Caucaia. It is the first stop on the Costa do Sol Poente (Setting Sun Coast). Formed by majestic dunes of white sand and coastal ponds, the Town of Cumbuco is today one of the most important centres of tourism in the state of Ceará, thanks to its proximity with the state capital and to the many options for leisure it offers. Among the attractions found in Cumbuco, three large ponds are prominent: Banana Pond, the most sought one, ideal for the practice of motor water sports; Cauípe Pond, formed by the mouth of the homonymous river, whose course ends in the sea, which is the meeting point of those who lover off-road adventures, windsurfing, and kitesurfing; and the Parnamirim Pond, embedded amidst beautiful dunes. It is there that people practiced the “skibunda” in wooden boards, in which tourists sit onto the boards and go down the dunes towards a refreshing dive in the fresh waters of the pond. For those looking for more excitement, the buggy ride on the white dunes is worth trying. For those who are not so into excitement, there are donkey and horse rides. For those who want to have a closer feeling of the sea in Cumbuco, there is the option of taking a raft ride along the coast. Among the many beaches of the area, worth noticing are the Tabuba and Coqueiros beaches. The former is very flat and good for those who like to take long walks. The latter has small dunes and strong waves, the reason why it attracts many surfers. Access to Cumbuco is gained by the CE-085 and CE-090 motorways, or by following the coastal avenues and motorways from Fortaleza. The town has the support of a good hotel network, and its cuisine is based on seafood and really makes the visitor’s mouth water.
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- Basic information
- Weather
The climate of the area is semi-arid, but not very dry. The annual average temperature is around 27°C (80.6°F), with average highs around 30°C (86°F), and average lows around 23°C (73.4°F). - City facts
- Cumbuco- District of Caucaia
State: Ceará
Region: Northeast
Population of Caucaia: 251,000 inhabitants
Area Code: (85)
Distances
Icaraí: 16 km (9.94 mi.)
Fortaleza: 35 km (21.75 mi.)
Aquiraz: 65 km (40.39 mi.)
Sobral: 256 km (159.07 mi.) - Accommodation / Restaurants
- The town offers good options of lodging and pleasant restaurants that serve the best of the North-eastern cuisine. To learn more about the local hotels and infrastructure, visit:
http://www.setur.ce.gov.br:7778/setur/MeioHospedagemPesquisa.do
http://www.hotelinsite.com.br/procura/resultado.asp?cid=caucaia - How to get there
- By Air: the nearest airport is located in Fortaleza, the state capital, which is at 33 km (20.51 mi.) from there. The capital of the state of Ceará receives daily flights from most state capitals in the country.
By Road: following the CE-085 road, the tourist arrives in the town of Caucaia. From the headquarters of Caucaia to Cumbuco, there is a 20 km (12.43 mi.) drive following the CE-085 and CE-090 roads. - Services
- Town Hall of Caucaia: +55 (85) 3342-8145
Bus Terminal Station of Caucaia: +55 (85) 3342-0259
Bank Offices in Caucaia: Automate teller machines of the Banco24horas network (a system of interconnected automated teller machines that can be used by clients of the associated banks), Banco do Brasil - Related links
http://econova.oi.com.br:8000/ecoviagem/sec_06_cidade_apresentacao.jsp?id_Cidade=63&id_Estado=38
http://www.geocities.com/TheTropics/Paradise/5588/dunas2
http://www.dunnas.com.br/cumbuco.php
http://www.estadodoceara.com.br/cumbuco.htm
http://www.brasilchannel.com.br/municipios/mostrar_municipio.asp?nome=Caucaia&uf=CE&tipo=lazer
- Attractions
- Beaches
Barra do Cauípe
A picturesque fishermen’s village with beautiful golden dunes and delicious ponds.
Cumbuco
A must go, the beach of Cumbuco is greatly sought by those who like to practice nautical sports. There it is also possible to go for buggy and raft rides.
Tabuba
Flat beach formed by a large strip of white sands. It is very good for those who like to go for long walks.
Icaraí
Surrounded by beautiful dunes, Icaraí has strong waves, the reason why it is greatly sought for the practice of surfing.
Pacheco
Its beautiful landscape covers a long strip of sand. In the area there are many summer vacation houses.
Iparana
Stone and rock barriers form the landscape of that pleasant beach from Ceará.
Coqueiros
Small golden dunes and strong waves attract many visitors and surfers.
Rides
Buggy
The ride lasts an hour on the average, and passes by the most beautiful places of the area, such as the dunes, the Banana and Parnamirim ponds, and Barra do Cauípe, among others.
Raft
The raft moves towards the open sea and makes a short stop for a dive. The ride ends in one of the many restaurants of regional food of the Cumbuco area.
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