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Cumbuco is a beach village in Ceará, some 30 kilometers west of Fortaleza. It has recently been discovered by European developers, and small resorts are popping up. Larger projects are in the pipeline, such as a golf course and a beach volleyball arena with a training camp for players.

[edit] Get in

From Fortaleza there are convenient buses[1] from Clube Ideal, leaving at 9 AM, 11 AM, 3:50 PM and 6:20 PM. These first go all the way to the fish market, then do Avenida Abolicao, Avenida Historiador Raimundo Girao and Dragao do Mar. Last bus back from Cumbuco at 5 PM. 1,5 hours, R$ 4,50. More frequent buses from the center of Fortaleza. All buses pass by the suburban beach of Icaraí.

[edit] Get around

You can walk mostly anywhere. The local taxi stand is one block west of the main square. Negotiate prices up front. Buggies can also be hired for short runs, but are mostly more expensive than cabs.

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• This is one of the best spots in the world for kite surfing. Several places rent equipment and give classes.
• Horseback riding along the beach.
• A jangada (traditional fishing raft with sail) will take you a kilometer or so into the sea to give you a different view of the beach. Nice phtos from out there. R$ 10 or less per person.
• A buggy with a driver can be rented for a day for about R$ 100, -fits 3-4 passengers. It will take you to 2-3 different fresh water lakes for swimming, and also for a ride up and down some dunes.

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Prices vary greatly.

• Bistro, unnumbered address on Rua de Pescadores (One block east of the square), [2]. 18-24. Varied dinner menu, a la carte. Norwegian owner. Mains R$ 20-30.  edit

[edit][add listing] Sleep

• Cumbuco Guesthouse, 85 8873.1219, [3].
• Cumbuco Hostel, 85 8873.1219, [4]

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