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Canoa Quebrada Beach Day Trip + Buggy Tour

On this day trip to Canoa Quebrada Beach, we’ll enjoy a buggy tour to Refúgio Dourado while admiring dunes and cliffs along Brazil’s Atlantic coastline. A must-do activity in Fortaleza!

On this day trip to Canoa Quebrada Beach, we’ll enjoy a buggy tour to Refúgio Dourado while admiring dunes and cliffs along Brazil’s Atlantic coastline. A must-do activity in Fortaleza!

Day Trip Details

At the indicated time, we’ll pick you up from your hotel in Fortaleza and head southeast toward the dunes of Canoa Quebrada Beach. Ready to be amazed by the breathtaking views of ochre-colored cliffs? Let’s go!

After an approximately 2-hour and 20-minute drive, we’ll reach our destination. Once there, you’ll have 2.5 hours of free time to relax on the beach, stroll along the Atlantic coast, and try the local cuisine. This area is known for its famous reddish falésias, sedimentary cliffs shaped over thousands of years by erosion.

Later, we’ll hop into buggies with capacity for 4 people and set off on a 1.5-hour tour. First, we’ll drive along the famous Broadway Avenue, a lively tourist street filled with shops and a vacation atmosphere.

Next, we’ll head to the area’s most photographed symbol: the Half Moon and Star carved into the cliffs. Did you know this emblem originated in the 1960s and eventually became the official image of Canoa Quebrada? Photo stop!

We’ll continue along the shoreline to Refúgio Dourado, an open-air cultural space where we’ll see sculptures carved into the rock reaching up to 5 m (16.4 ft) in height. There, you’ll have 30 minutes of free time to relax and grab a refreshing drink.

We’ll then continue to the Falésias Brancas, light-colored formations made up of compacted sand and mineral layers. After this section of the route, we’ll climb over the dunes to the famous Duna do Pôr do Sol, a natural viewpoint that’s perfect for taking photos.

Finally, we’ll return to the starting point of the buggy tour and begin the journey back to Fortaleza. We’ll say our goodbyes by dropping you off at your hotel after a total of 9 hours.

Hotel Pickup

This tour includes pickup from hotels located in the Praia de Iracema, Meireles, Beira Mar, Mucuripe, and Praia do Futuro neighborhoods. If you’re staying at hotels in the Aquiraz area (Beach Park), you’ll need to make your own way to the Beach Park Suites hotel.

Buggy Requirements

The minimum age to drive the buggies is 18. You must also present a valid driver’s license.

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Duration

9 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in Portuguese.

Included

Hotel pickup and drop–off

Transportation by minibus or bus

Portuguese–speaking guide

Admission to Refúgio Dourado

Buggy tour

Not included

Food and drinks

When to book?

You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.

Type of voucher

Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability conditions

All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.

Sustainability Code

Our providers commit to:

  • Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
  • Reduce, reuse, recycle.
  • Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
  • Uphold fair employment standards.
  • Foster the growth of local communities.
  • Preserve the integrity of local culture.
  • Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
  • Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
  • Operate with honesty and transparency.
  • Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.

This particular activity contributes as follows:

  • No printing of documentation required.
  • Promotes local employment.
  • Has a gender equality policy.

Pets

Not permitted.

Frequently asked questions

  • Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?

    A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.

  • Q - How to book?

    A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.

  • Q - Which local supplier will be providing the tour?

    A - Foryou Receptivo Corporate name: Stylo Viagens e Turismo Ltda Registered Office: Av. Senador Carlos Jereissati, 3000, Fortaleza, Brazil Tax Identification Number (VAT ID): 08.789.962/0004-26 Contact information Email: comercial@foryoureceptivo.com.br Phone: +55 85 9217-6524

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