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Cumbuco Beach

Fortaleza, State of Ceara, Brazil
Ranked #4 of 34 attractions in Fortaleza
4.0 of 5 stars 105 Reviews
Type: Beaches
Traveller Description: Cumbuco is a small fisherman's village 40 km North form Fortaleza. Due to a new road to Fortaleza and the increasing Kite-surfers community Cumbuco... more »
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Curitiba
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012
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You will find nice places at the beach with good services, food and drinks. Get a buggy ride on the dunes. The ocean is clean and with good temperature. More

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West Palm Beach, Florida
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012

We really enjoyed the buggy-ride in Cumbuco (also did it in Morro Branco, Lagoainha and Canoa Quebrada). It was the most extreme and fun! Also had a blast doing the ski-bunda. More

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Charlottesville, Virginia
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60 reviews 60 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 January 2012

What can you say about a place that is being discovered rapidly by Brazilian and international tourist.....go there quickly before it looses its' charm. Great beaches and beach activities. Wonderful little restaurants and hotels. Friendly town that welcomes visitors. A real gem for a relaxing time. Hurry before the hordes of tourists discover it! More

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Fortaleza, CE
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Dunes, emotion, buggy hides. Donkeys exposed. Some good restaurants. Some tourist traps. And wind. Lots of wind. A paradise for windsurfers and kite surfers. Not calm at all. Maybe dead at night. Who cares? Be a tourist. Ride the buggys. Enjoy. It`s nature with a human touch. Ah, and don`t forget to be acid. After a buggy ride, dive the... More

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BRAZIL
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 November 2011

Spent 3 days there surfing while my wife and kid relaxed! More

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brazil
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 September 2011

A nice beach, ocean little agitated. Have some bars. You can hire a local guide (R$40,00) to see really beaultiful parts of the location. You can see Pecem Port, Eolic power plants. Sand ski also avaiable. More

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Vinhedo, SP
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39 reviews 39 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2010
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Very nice - don't miss to get a buggy ride on the dunes and visit the lakes. Some boys and girls are experts in taking weird pictures from you with a giant coconut or beer can for R$ 2,00. More

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Caxias do Sul - RS - Brazil
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
40 helpful votes 40 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 June 2010
3
people found this review helpful

Not far from Fortaleza, Cumbuco beach is probably the best choice to get your feet wet, due to the fact that the ocean water on Fortaleza is not proper for bathing. The Barracas around the area are the place to stay, to enjoy the sand, water and sun. Not easy to choose from, but the one I felt was the... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2009
4
people found this review helpful

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... More

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Manchester
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2007
12
people found this review helpful

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... More

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