Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes tour: Cliffs and springs

Orange cliffs carved into natural labyrinths by centuries of erosion

A half-day tour from Fortaleza to Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes, two beaches on the eastern Ceará coast about 85–90 km away, with hotel pickup and a Portuguese-speaking guide. You'll walk the famous orange-toned cliffs and their eroded formations at Morro Branco, then spend leisure time at Praia das Fontes, where restaurants and facilities line the beach. Optional buggy rides explore the dunes and springs. Food and drinks at the beach are paid separately at the venue.

Step-by-step itinerary

Tour Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes

• Pick up at hotel
• Board at other hotels
• Drive to Centro das Rendeiras
• Stop for shopping
• Visit Morro Branco cliffs and labyrinths
• See colorful sands
• Head to Praia das Fontes beach
• Enjoy beach and leisure facilities
• Optional buggy ride in natural area

The experience

The tour picks you up from your hotel and travels southeast along CE 040, stopping first at Centro das Rendeiras for about half an hour to browse local crafts. Then it continues to Morro Branco, where the cliffs rise in shades of orange and rust, shaped by wind and water into a maze of natural passages and ridges. You walk among these formations and see the colorful sand deposits the region is known for: layers of pigmented earth that have accumulated over time.

From there, the route heads to Praia das Fontes, where freshwater springs feed into the beach and the landscape opens to sand and sea. The tour gives you time to swim, rest or eat at one of the restaurants and bars along the shore. Showers and bathrooms are available. If you want to explore further, you can arrange a buggy ride through the dunes and springs on the spot. This costs extra and is not part of the main tour. The whole outing runs about six hours from pickup to return.

Transport is in an air-conditioned vehicle, and the guide speaks Portuguese throughout. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers, infant seats and service animals are all accommodated. Anything you order to eat or drink at Praia das Fontes is settled directly with the establishment, not included in the tour price.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup and return.
• Portuguese-speaking guide.
• access to Morro Branco cliffs and natural formations.
• leisure time at Praia das Fontes with beach facilities including restaurants, bathrooms and showers.
• a half-hour shopping stop at Centro das Rendeiras.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Thursday and SundayDeparts at 07:20

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (11 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 80 years) · Child (6 to 10 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupUp to 50

Live guidePortuguese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by Nettour Viagens e Receptivo

Is this one for you?The guide speaks Portuguese, so you'll follow the commentary comfortably if you speak the language or travel with someone who does. Buggy rides and food at the beach are optional add-ons you arrange separately, so you control what extras you spend on once you arrive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 10 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What are the orange cliffs at Morro Branco like up close?

Morro Branco's cliffs are carved into natural labyrinths by erosion, forming passages and ridges you can walk through. The rock shows layers of colorful sand (orange, rust and other earth tones) that have built up over time and are exposed in the cliff face.

How much time do I get to spend at Praia das Fontes?

Praia das Fontes is the second main stop, and you have leisure time there to swim, relax or eat. The beach has restaurants, bars, bathrooms and showers, though food and drinks are paid separately at each venue.

Does the tour include a buggy ride through the dunes?

A buggy ride is optional and available at Praia das Fontes, but it costs extra and is not part of the standard tour. You can arrange it on the day if you want to explore the dunes and springs further.

What's the drive time from Fortaleza to these beaches?

Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes are about 85–90 km from Fortaleza, roughly an hour and a half away by road. The tour includes a stop at Centro das Rendeiras on the way for shopping, adding about half an hour to the journey.

Is there a stop for shopping or crafts on this tour?

Yes, the tour stops at Centro das Rendeiras for about thirty minutes on the way to the beaches, where you can browse and buy local handcrafts and textiles.