Brazil's Northeast runs from the dunes and lagoons of Maranhão to the reef pools of Alagoas, with the dry sertão inland and Fernando de Noronha offshore. These guides cover how to reach each place, the fees you pay on arrival and the months when each coast is at its best.
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Northeast Coast and Sertão
Barreirinhas has the most tours and services, Santo Amaro has had a paved road since 2017, and Atins is a quiet coastal village reached by boat or 4x4. How to choose.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
Noronha's two fees cost R$ 904.50 for 5 days (about US$178) before flights and lodging. A 10-day stay has the lowest fee per day.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
Jericoacoara: dunes, lagoons and kitesurfing on the Ceará coast. The tourism fee is R$ 41.50 for up to 10 days, and the Fortaleza bus takes 4 h 30 to 7 h 39.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
Lençóis Maranhenses lagoons are full from May, and visits peak in July. Barreirinhas is about 4 h 30 by bus from São Luís. How to time and plan your trip.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
Northeast Brazil runs from Maranhão's dunes to Alagoas reef pools, Piauí rock art and Fernando de Noronha. How to pick by season, tide and fees, with every guide linked.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
The Rota das Emoções links Jericoacoara (Ceará), Parnaíba (Piauí) and Barreirinhas (Maranhão), about 500 km. Bus legs, fares, flights and how many days to allow.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
São Miguel dos Milagres has four natural reef pools. Jangada tours run 2 hours either side of low tide, with 6 passengers per boat, under ICMBio rules.
Northeast Coast and Sertão
Serra da Capivara park entry is free, but a local guide is required for every visit. Base in São Raimundo Nonato, 26 km from the main gate, and allow several days.
