Kitesurf in Brazil : all you need to know
Brazil is an incredible country: the weather is beautiful and warm, the people are adorable, the spots are set up in small fishing villages far from large urban areas, the wind is incredibly constant and regular.
Reading this guide is taking the first step towards this extraordinary adventure that is kitesurfing in Brazil.
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Why kitesurfing in Brazil is a good choice ?
Brazil is an incredible country: the weather is beautiful and warm, the people are lovely, the spots are set up in small fishing villages far away from large urban areas, and the wind is incredibly consistent and regular.
This destination is world-renowned as the Mecca of kite, and many kiters go there to navigate (including the world’s best who spend entire months there).
The windiest and most popular regions are: – the Ceará region (around Fortaleza) – the Rio Grande Do Norte region (around Natal).
The kite Brazil spans several hundred kilometers of coastline swept by the wind for just over 6 months a year. It’s a paradise for those who dream of infinite downwinds, discovering numerous spots on a road trip, or just looking for a quiet spot to settle down and kite for a week or two.
There are an impressive number of spots for kitesurfing in Brazil, the choices are almost endless! Through this guide and all these pages on Brazilian kitesurfing spots, I give you the keys to organize your kite trip according to your desires, offering you choice partners tested and approved by Kitetrip Planner.
Are you ready? Let’s go!
Best period and spots to kite in Brazil
Kitesurfers come from all over the world to Brazil to sail. And for good reason, Brazil has exceptional wind statistics from July to December (even January), with kite-friendly wind almost every day!
The wind usually picks up in the late morning and strengthens until mid-afternoon. It’s ideal for a relaxing morning before facing the elements in the afternoon, and finally sipping on a caipirinha, of which Brazilians have the secret, while enjoying a beautiful sunset.
It’s the trade winds that blow over Brazil, which are reinforced by thermals, or local effects like in the region of Jericoacoara for example, where the wind blows more intensely.
Discover the kite spots in Brazil
Parajuru
Icarai
Sao Miguel de Gostoso
Lagoinha
Cumbuco
Taiba
Tibau do Sul
Pontal de Maceio
Barra do Cunhau
Barra Grande
Ilha do Guajiru
Jericoacoara
Delta do Parnaiba
Paracuru
Tatajuba
Prea
Uruau, Barra Nova et Parajuru
Atins
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- The consistency of the wind
- The Brazilian culture
- The price of plane tickets
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How to get there ?
To start your journey in Brazil, there are several choices, depending on the spots you want to visit.
For a stay in the region of Natal,
If on the other hand you are going to explore the Northeast, you will land
- Either in Fortaleza, where the closest spots are Cumbuco, Taiba, Pontal de Maceio
- Or in Sao Luis, which is a preferable option if you want to go more towards Atins
Most spots are then accessible by land. If you wish to travel from spot to spot, it is better to choose a rental car (especially if you are carrying your equipment). If you have chosen to visit only one spot, it will be more convenient to arrange transportation to the spot with your pousada.
Formalities
- Mandatory vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination is required for travelers visiting certain areas of Brazil.
- Visa requirements: American and British nationals need a visa to enter Brazil. The cost for a tourist visa is $160 for Americans and £160 for Britons.
- Electrical adapter: Brazil uses type C and N electrical outlets, so an adapter may be needed.
- Official language: Portuguese
- Currency: Brazilian Real (BRL)
Additional tips
Before embarking on a kite adventure in Brazil, here are some tips that could be useful to you.
Money: The different kite spots in Brazil are often small fishing villages with few infrastructures, and notably few ATMs. I recommend withdrawing cash before setting off on your adventure, it will greatly simplify your life.
Car: When choosing to go to Brazil to explore the spots, it is wise to rent a car, even a small ordinary car. Transport between spots is expensive, and using public transportation like buses can quickly become a hassle with kite equipment. Renting a basic small car is around €13/day (suitable for 2 with a lot of kite gear), and if you are more numerous, opting for a 4×4 like a jeep costs €225-30/day, and the large pick-up truck costs €50/day. The wind tends to pick up in late morning or early afternoon at Brazilian spots. It can therefore be wise to make the trips between spots in the morning so as not to miss a session. Knowing that it is not very safe to drive at night.
Tides: Kite spots in Brazil are often dependent on the tide. A spot can be a paradise at low tide but a nightmare at high tide. Inform yourself before going kiting.
What are the best non kitesurfing activities ?
If Brazil is a huge country, with a million things to do outside of kiteboarding, it’s different in the kiteboarding area.
Kite spots, in small villages, often offer few activities outside of kiteboarding, apart from quad biking or horseback riding.
But going kiteboarding in Brazil is above all letting yourself be rocked by the slow pace of its small villages, with kite sessions and caipirinhas at sunset, to start again the next day.