How to get around Jericoacoara without a car (and why it's great)
No cars drive through Jeri. See how to move around the village and surroundings: on foot, by electric bike, buggy, or with a guide.
One of the first things you notice when you arrive in Jericoacoara is the silence — no car engines. The village sits within an environmental protection area and regular cars don’t drive through the streets, which, by the way, are all sand. That’s what keeps Jeri feeling like a village — and it’s also what makes many people wonder: how do I get around here?
On foot
Within the village, almost everything is close by: Main Street, the beach, Sunset Dune, the little church, restaurants. Walking is the standard. Just remember that soft sand gets tiring, so light shoes or good flip-flops help — and many people prefer going barefoot anyway.
By electric bike
To go a bit further — Pedra Furada along the beach at low tide, Malhada Beach, Serrote — or just to move around without getting tired, the electric bike is unbeatable. The wide tires grip well in sand and the motor helps on the soft stretches. You can rent by the hour (R$ 120) or by the day (R$ 350).
By buggy
For tours outside the village — lagoons, Tatajuba, Sloth Tree — the buggy with a local buggy driver is the traditional way. You don’t need to drive or know the route. See buggy tour routes.
By quad or dirt bike, with a guide
Want to ride? Quad and CRF dirt bike tours always have a guide who knows the routes, tides, and where riding is allowed. It’s the right mix of freedom and safety.
What to avoid
- Riding without a guide through the dunes: there are protected areas where riding is prohibited, and the tide changes the terrain constantly.
- Underestimating the tide: stretches of beach that are dry in the morning can be underwater by afternoon.
- Rolling luggage: seriously, it will suffer.
Summary: in the village, on foot; for exploring freely, electric bike; for longer tours, buggy or quad with a guide.
