{"id":14152,"date":"2014-04-03T05:35:46","date_gmt":"2014-04-03T05:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/?p=14152"},"modified":"2022-09-19T11:00:40","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T11:00:40","slug":"canoa-quebrada","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/brazil\/canoa-quebrada\/","title":{"rendered":"Canoa Quebrada in Ceara"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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Canoa Quebrada Beach in Cear\u00e1, Brazil<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Canoa Quebrada<\/strong> is a beach located in Cear\u00e1 \u2013 the northeastern state of Brazil. A crescent moon and a star carved into the sandstone cliffs have become the landmark of this beach village. The view of the imposing cliffs against the wide expanse of the ocean, which is sometimes dotted with the rafts, is a feast for the eyes. This is an ideal destination to watch the glorious sunset and admire the surreal beauty of sand dunes.<\/p>\n

History<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Canoa Quebrada means ‘broken canoe’ in Portuguese. It is believed that in the 70s, the hippies discovered the beach and it became their favorite place to unwind. It was also popular as a fishing village. With the passing of years, the beach has become family-friendly.<\/p>\n

Things to Do in\u00a0Canoa Quebrada<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This beach destination has winds in its favor. While water sports enthusiasts can learn kite-surfing, the adventure lovers would not stop at anything short of dune buggy rides to explore the sand dunes and tandem paragliding on the top of the cliffs. You may also try quad biking<\/strong>.
\nOther activities like horseback riding, a tirolesa ride, or a jangada ride should also be on your wish list. Several cruises are available for a memorable journey on the river Jaguaribe. The nightlife at the beach is vibrant with music performances ranging from reggae, forr\u00f3, rock, electronic music, jazz, and Brazilian folk music.<\/p>\n

Canoa Quebrada Nearby Attractions<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

The city of Majorl\u00e2ndia, located about 9.9 km from the beach (via Rua Beco da Praia and Estrada Aracati-Majorlandia), is blessed with a wide range of natural attractions such as Esculturas de Areia. The town of Aracati is situated about 14.2 km (via Rua Beco da Praia and CE-371). It houses buildings dating back to the 18th century. You would be tempted to visit other beaches near Canoa Quebrada including Quixaba and Retirinho. Other tourist attractions that you can’t afford to miss include Falesias vermelhas, Redonda Beach, Lagoa do Mato Beach, Fortim Beach, Aldeia de pescadores, Ponta Grossa, and Aracati.<\/p>\n

Canoa Quebrada Location Map<\/span><\/h2>\n