Jericoacoara East Coast: Dunes, Blue Hole & Paradise Lagoon

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Duration7h–8h

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The Dunes & Lagoons of Jericoacoara in One Afternoon

You ride in a 4x4 across Jericoacoara's east coast, stopping at the wind-bent Tree of Sloth, quiet Preá Beach with its clear lagoons, the Blue Hole, and finally Paradise Lagoon where you can swim and hang in hammocks. Transport, all stops and photo positioning on the dunes are included; you bring your own lunch or eat beforehand and plan to return by late afternoon.

7h–8h

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Jericoacoara East Coast highlights

Observe and photograph Sloth Tree
Visit Prea Beach village
Explore Blue Hole of Caiçara
Relax at Lagoon of Paradise

The Experience

Most people come to Jericoacoara for the beach and the sunset. This tour takes you the other direction — inland, where the landscape gets stranger and more beautiful the farther you go from the water. You'll climb into a 4x4 and head east along the coast, stopping first at the Tree of Sloth, a plant that grew horizontal instead of up because of the region's relentless winds. It sounds like a small thing until you're standing in front of it, realizing the wind here is so strong it bent a tree's entire life sideways. From there the day opens up: Preá Beach sits quiet and tucked away, ringed with lagoons so clear you can see the bottom, then the Blue Hole of Caiçara — the newest spot everyone's talking about — and then the dunes themselves, which the driver will position the 4x4 on so you get the best angle for photos before the light starts to shift.

The real pull, though, is Lagoon of Paradise at the end. It's not hyperbole — the place does feel like something separate from the rest of Jericoacoara, still rough and untouched but with hammocks strung across the water and enough comfort that you can actually sit and stay awhile. The water is warm, the sand is soft, and there's no rush to leave. The 4x4 brings you right to the edge, so you're not hiking in with gear or worrying about how you'll get back. It's the kind of stop that makes the whole day feel less like a checklist and more like you stumbled onto something.

The tour runs as a small group, which means you're not packed into a van with thirty people, but you're also sharing the cost and the driver's knowledge. Timing matters here — the dunes photograph best in late afternoon light, and the lagoon is calmest before the wind picks up again toward evening. The whole thing takes most of the day, so bring water, sunscreen that won't wash off in the lagoon, and a camera or phone you don't mind getting sand on.

What’s included

Your day includes 4x4 transport throughout the east coast route, stops at the Tree of Sloth, Preá Beach, the Blue Hole of Caiçara, and Paradise Lagoon, plus positioning on the dunes for the best photographs. Lunch is not included, so plan to eat before departure or bring snacks.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by SIM7 Turismo

Is this one for you?This tour works well if you want to see Jericoacoara beyond the main beach and lagoon without renting a vehicle or navigating the sand roads yourself — the 4x4 and driver handle the logistics, leaving you free to focus on the stops and the light.