Cumbuco is a beach village of about 25.000 inhabitants 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. To the west you can see the modern and steadily growing port of Pecém. Built by Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém, a joint venture between Brazilian and South Korean companies, it has brought many Korean workers to Cumbuco. Thus, Korean letters can be seen throughout the village. With a steel mill and petroleum refinery to come, it promises a certain impact on the region.
- This is one of the best spots in the world for kite surfing. Several places rent equipment and give classes.
- Kite House, with 8 years experience in teaching, offers excellent basic courses.
- Since 5 years Extreme Control Kiteboarding offers Personal Training in Cumbuco
- 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 photos from out there. R$ 10 or less per person.
- A buggy with a driver can be rented for a day for about R$ 150, -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.
- You can also rent a buggy and drive it yourself, but you will not have access to the dunes. It is nominally prohibited to drive on the beach, but this is not enforced.
- Rent an ATV to make sure that you disturb other people's beach experience.
This is one of the best spots in the world for kite surfing. Several places rent equipment and give classes.
- Kite House, with 8 years experience in teaching, offers excellent basic courses.
- Since 5 years Extreme Control Kiteboarding offers Personal Training in Cumbuco
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 photos from out there. R$ 10 or less per person.
A buggy with a driver can be rented for a day for about R$ 150, -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.
You can also rent a buggy and drive it yourself, but you will not have access to the dunes. It is nominally prohibited to drive on the beach, but this is not enforced.
Rent an ATV to make sure that you disturb other people's beach experience.
Prices vary greatly. Lunch can be had from R$ 5 at a number of tiny local restaurants.
- Muda, SW corner of the square. breakfast until late. Good for breakfast and light lunch. Drinking in the evenings. Chill music Light dishes 10-15 R$.
- Sabor da Praia. Mains around R$ 25.
- Gaucho. Loads of grilled meats Fill up for R$ 15.
- Living, R. Almirante Pedro de Frontim, 11 (Entrance to the village, on the right hand side.. Food and Lounge. Open evenings only, from Monday to Saturday. Happy Hour daily from 17.00 to 20.30.
Muda, SW corner of the square. breakfast until late. Good for breakfast and light lunch. Drinking in the evenings. Chill music Light dishes 10-15 R$.
Sabor da Praia. Mains around R$ 25.
Gaucho. Loads of grilled meats Fill up for R$ 15.
Living, R. Almirante Pedro de Frontim, 11 (Entrance to the village, on the right hand side.. Food and Lounge. Open evenings only, from Monday to Saturday. Happy Hour daily from 17.00 to 20.30.
What little action there is into the wee hours, all happens along the side streets of the main square:
- Laranja Mecanica. Small beer R$4.
- 0031 restaurant, Rua Almirante Tamarandi s/n (at the beach, +55 86 179 119. 18.00. International restaurant which is already a well known place for over 3 years. Nice ambiance and tasty food. RS 25.
- Secret Spot, Next door to Gaucho. Open evenings only. International menu with strong Italian influence. R$ 20.
Laranja Mecanica. Small beer R$4.
0031 restaurant, Rua Almirante Tamarandi s/n (at the beach, +55 86 179 119. 18.00. International restaurant which is already a well known place for over 3 years. Nice ambiance and tasty food. RS 25.
Secret Spot, Next door to Gaucho. Open evenings only. International menu with strong Italian influence. R$ 20.
There is an ATM located in the small bakery at the east end of the village, just around the corner from the main square. It is open until around 6pm. The only other ATM in the area is at a gas station (open every day 7AM - 10PM, probably the only one ever seen selling kite surfing gear) some 25 minutes walk in the direction of Fortaleza. Any bus leaving from Cumbuco's main square passes by.
Slow internet in a couple of shops at R$ 2/hour.