Praia de Cumbuco
Praia de Cumbuco
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Daji Screw
Prague, Czech Republic209 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Very nice beach. Everyone can find what they like - beach bars and restaurants, water sports options or a private parts which are a little further from Cumbuco (approximately 20 - 30 minutes of walking along the sea).
It's crowded only during public holidays and weekends. Standard working days are totally fine.
Sea has some waves. Not extremely high, but still not good for small kids. But it's definitely a great fun for adults.
It's crowded only during public holidays and weekends. Standard working days are totally fine.
Sea has some waves. Not extremely high, but still not good for small kids. But it's definitely a great fun for adults.
Written January 21, 2020
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KTraveller-TRIP
Sale, UK3 contributions
When you drive into this very small town you are arriving in your own bit of paradise. The village centre is small and basic but has all you would need for a visit including great restaurants, day trips and beach front bars.
None are commercial but all are friendly and helpful.
The beach is long and sweeping with lots of activities, mostly small fishermen and kite surfers.
A beer on the beach front watching the sun setting is spectacular.
There is an increasing standard of accomodation be it hotels, apartments or just hosels.
The weather is great too, as an added bonus!
A must see especially if you are staying in the bustling city of Fortaleza, this place has so much more to offer
None are commercial but all are friendly and helpful.
The beach is long and sweeping with lots of activities, mostly small fishermen and kite surfers.
A beer on the beach front watching the sun setting is spectacular.
There is an increasing standard of accomodation be it hotels, apartments or just hosels.
The weather is great too, as an added bonus!
A must see especially if you are staying in the bustling city of Fortaleza, this place has so much more to offer
Written January 5, 2007
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viajante60
Rio de Janeiro783 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
After Jericoacoara, this is the best beach of this nice and lively state of Ceará. You don't need to go on a tour, just take the public bus 366 at 09:00 am in front of the Ideal Club, cost R$ 4,90 or 2,5 US$. to return back to Fortaleza you can take at 2:30pm and 5:00 pm .
Written June 2, 2012
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Alessio R
London, uk18 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Be very careful in renting a car in cumbuco center town with a "locadora" called radicalbuggy in front of restaurant acai. They build up a "scheme" where they will find any small details even the smallest one on the rented car to charge you 500% of day charge. Stay away from that place unless you like the idea to trhow money away. tel number of "locadora" (85) 88834255 / 88834256 / 96628203. I have rented cars for 20 years in Brasil, and never had problem apart from this "locadora" in center cumbuco. BE CAREFUL!!!
Written July 23, 2014
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MaxineCl
London, UK21 contributions
Nov 2012 • Couples
I'd heard that Fortaleza isn't a particularly nice city (it isn't) so rather than have to stay there twice on a trip round North East Brazil we thought we'd head to the quaint sounding fishing village of Cumbuco 40km away. Our pousada was a million times better than the dump we stayed at in Fortaleza. At all costs avoid a place called Villa Casa Nostra in Meireles it's one of the worst places we stayed at during our entire trip. But I have to say we were pretty disappointed by the beach in Cumbuco. Great conditions for kitesurfing, you can also take lessons there, but the beach itself was dirty. It's the only beach we visited in Brazil where we came across rubbish - plastic bottles, glass and a variety of used items - strewn across the beach which is a shame. And there are so many other more beautiful beaches in North East Brazil - try Jericoacoara or Canoa Quebrada instead.
Written October 6, 2013
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Jenny W
4 contributions
Dec 2016 • Family
We had been in Cumbuco 12 years ago and there has been a lot of development. It is great for kitesurfing, but its very dirty! There is litter, garbage, garbage bags everywhere!! Its very upsetting to see no garbage being picked-up, beaches are dirty, no one cleans them, there are no garbage cans either. All around roads, highways there is garbage ALL OVER. It is shameful that the locals don't care and their government does nothing either. Stayed at a secure gated community as it is also dangerous! Would not return!!
My son and husband did love and thought the Kite surfing school they choose was the best. One on one lessons. This was worth it!!!
My son and husband did love and thought the Kite surfing school they choose was the best. One on one lessons. This was worth it!!!
Written March 14, 2017
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Pozzo82
Piacenza, Italy253 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
Very nice place at 1 hr from Fortaleza.
You can get a touristic bus from Ipanema (a lot of companies sell in the evening tickets for this trip at about 25R$ one way) or take the bus of the transportation company for about 6R$. The touristic company collect you directly to your hotel/apartment.
Cumbuco Beach is very nice, but you can't not hired a buggy and do to the dunes trip. It is amazing. It costs about 200 R$ and it hold up for about 3-4 hrs.
Some restaurants offers you good fresh fish and they are quite chip. There are also area with umbrellas and beds to relax in fron of the golden beach.
During windy days it is the paradise for kitesurfers.
You can get a touristic bus from Ipanema (a lot of companies sell in the evening tickets for this trip at about 25R$ one way) or take the bus of the transportation company for about 6R$. The touristic company collect you directly to your hotel/apartment.
Cumbuco Beach is very nice, but you can't not hired a buggy and do to the dunes trip. It is amazing. It costs about 200 R$ and it hold up for about 3-4 hrs.
Some restaurants offers you good fresh fish and they are quite chip. There are also area with umbrellas and beds to relax in fron of the golden beach.
During windy days it is the paradise for kitesurfers.
Written March 5, 2013
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Dylan R
Sao Paulo, SP126 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
You can say that God tried but the folks of Cumbuco have destroyed it. There is garbage everywhere, plastic bags, human feses, diapers, condoms... This is the beach. Great place for a vacation? No way. Do not waste your money. There is nothing there. The people of Ceará have made it into a dump. And everywhere are buggies - fiberglass cars on VW chassis - you dar not walk you will be hit. Now, God tried: lovely beech (execept for the garbage), lovely dunes (except for the diapers and condoms), lovely lakes (except for the filth). Don´t go. Save your money for a place where the people are better.
Written January 7, 2013
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NicoleB79
Singapore, Singapore35 contributions
I love Cumbuco. It's so beautiful, the kiting is excellent, felt very safe and people are welcoming. Not a huge amount of choice for nightlife, but maybe this will change. I did not like Fortaleza itself, and was told many stories of muggings etc. However, some of the Italians I met went out partying there and had no problems.
I have never been to such a nice kiting spot (although I have only been to Europe and Morocco). Admittedly Tarifa is better for nightlife and things to do. Despite the expensive flight to Fortaleza, Cumbuco is still a cheaper option for us from the UK.
I have never been to such a nice kiting spot (although I have only been to Europe and Morocco). Admittedly Tarifa is better for nightlife and things to do. Despite the expensive flight to Fortaleza, Cumbuco is still a cheaper option for us from the UK.
Written April 16, 2009
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gina g
The Hague, The Netherlands51 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
when you stay in Fortaleza you must go (for 1 day) to Cumbuco for a Buggy tour WITH emotion if you like the adrenaline!
Written November 14, 2015
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Vou visitar Fortaleza em agosto.
Se nós formos de 99 ou Uber para a praia de Cumbuco, é fácil pegar a mesma locomoção para voltar?
Written June 23, 2023
Bom dia,
Pode fazer o passeio de buggy com criança de 3 anos, é tranquilo?
Written October 26, 2021
Bom dia. Sim, pode fazer. Só informe que quer o passeio "sem emoção", por causa do bebê, que eles pegam leve nas manobras. Leve boné, água e protetor solar. Tem alguns buggys que não tem cobertura.
Written October 27, 2021
Bom dia, Mês de julho é bom ou chove?
Written July 1, 2021
Bom dia. Desculpe a demora (hehehe)...estive no final de julho de 2021 e, segundo os locais, NÃO CHOVE e tem um ventinho refrescante. Em novembro começa um período de chuvas, acaba o vento e o calor fica terrível.
Written October 27, 2021
Não encontrei informações de onde estacionar para curtir a praia de cumbuco, existe algum estacionamento ou local comum para as pessoas que vão de carro?
Written March 10, 2021
Alguém sabe me dizer se tem serviço de fotógrafos no hotel vila gale cumbuco. Ou se não tiver, onde eu posso contratar um?
Written November 28, 2020
Olá. Estou querendo passar uns 11 dias hospedada em Cumbuco. Não ficarei no Vila Galé e sim no Kariri beatch. Vcs recomendam?
Written August 1, 2020
Alguém indica um bom bugueiro com preço legal.
Written February 25, 2020
Não tenho um nome para indicar, até porque também cheguei nas praias de Fortaleza e peguei os oferecidos pelos restaurantes que frequentei, não me decepcionei, fui muito bem atendido e o passeio até se estendeu além do programado. Seja simpático e acessível, que qualquer um deles te atenderá com cortesia e te proporcionará um passeio muito legal.
Written February 26, 2020
Olá! Estou com viagem programa para janeiro, e gostaria de saber se as praias estão sujas com o óleo.
Álguem que foi recentemente poderia me dizer?
Obrigada
Written December 1, 2019
Estou há 4 dias em Fortaleza, felizmente até a presente nada não presenciei nada de óleo nas praias.
Written December 8, 2019
Boa tarde!
Não lembro exatamente, pois fomos em dois lugares que tinha tanto o esquibunda quanto a tirolesa.
Mas não achei caro, acho que na faixa de trinta reais e você vai quantas vezes quiser. O problema é perna pra subir tantas vezes quantas quiser kkk
Written October 14, 2019
Daniele P
Montijo, Portugal
Olá!! Gostaria de saber se compensa alugar um carro para visitar as praias, como somos 5 pessoas deve ficar mais barato que fazer excursão.Alguém pode me ajudar..
Written September 15, 2019
Compensa sim. Sai mais barato alugar um carro, pois nos livramos de taxas altas de excursões, diminui o tempo de viagem. Cuidado apenas com os fotosensores nas estradas os quais permitem apenar andar a 60 km apesar das estradas serem boas.
Written October 14, 2019
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