Caetanos & Caetanenses Sheets

A village that preserves its traditions and stands out for its community tourism...

Um fundo branco com algumas linhas

Caetanos de Cima, on the coast of Ceará, promotes eco-gastronomy in a natural luxury experience

“Under the moonlight, by the sea, new ways to explore the flavors of the west coast in Amontada”

Report from the Diary of the Northeast

Caetanos Beach and the Lençóis Caetanenses, also known as Lençóis Cearenses. A typical fishing village.

Caetanos Beach is one of the 3 beaches in the municipality of Amontada in Ceará. The village is divided between Caetanos de Baixo and Caetano de Cima.


The place promotes community tourism and attracts people who stay in fishermen's houses and integrate into the cultural life of the region.


In this small stretch of the western coast of Ceará, we find around 15 km of deserted beaches, with warm waters and the traditional constant wind, ideal for those who practice extreme sports such as Kitesurfing and Windsurfing.


The tranquility, simplicity and hospitality of the residents make you feel at home.


Sit in a tent by the sea, someone from the owner's family will probably welcome you and make you feel at ease.

This characteristic of the northeast is something difficult to explain, it works as a final varnish that makes your trip even greater.


Among the 3 beaches in the municipality of Amontada, it is the one that still preserves the peaceful life of a fishing village the most, including offering typical local experiences for tourists, and has community tourism options with family accommodation.


There are daily tours that leave Icaraí de Amontada to Caetanos and the famous Lençóis Cearenses, which are lagoons formed by rainwater in the middle of the dunes. A spectacle of nature, there are several lagoons that form and you choose yours.


Note that the lagoons form right after the rainy season, so it's a good idea to check whether the lagoons are still full at the time of your visit. The Sabiaguaba lagoon is one that remains full all year round and is worth a visit and a swim.


In Caetanos you will need to know and enjoy the fish and seafood, prepared in a rustic way, the only refinement is the simplicity, freshness and flavor of the native cuisine that you can find in the region.


Caetanos is a region that you can explore throughout the day, stopping for lunch and waiting to watch the sunset over the dunes.


CAETANOS IS THE BEACH IN AMONTADA WHERE COMMUNITY-BASED TOURISM IS MOST PRESENT.

“Community tourism is tourism in which local communities have full control over it, to plan, execute and benefit directly from it.” For this reason, the Tucum Network defines principles for tourism activities, such as the appreciation of traditional cultures, respect for nature, ethics, a solidarity economy, respect between generations and between the community and visitors, and collaboration between tourism groups in the Network and other partners.

Um grupo de homens está trabalhando em uma grande pilha de comida.
Duas pessoas estão em uma praia cercada por palmeiras.
Um grupo de pessoas está nadando em uma tigela verde na praia.
Uma mulher está sentada no chão cortando peixe em uma tábua.
Uma foto em preto e branco de dois barcos na praia.
Um homem está parado na água com os braços estendidos
Uma mulher está andando em uma duna de areia perto de um pequeno lago
Alguns barcos laranja com a palavra caetanos
Dois meninos estão deitados na água na praia
Um homem está voando pelo ar enquanto anda de prancha de surf no oceano.
Uma pessoa está caminhando em uma praia perto do oceano.
Existe um lago no meio do deserto cercado por dunas de areia.

Information about Caetanos

See some useful tips for your stay in Caetanos in Ceará
  • What is the peak season?

    From July to January we have a high season period and the low season is from February to June, with the exception of holidays.

  • Do you have a bank or ATM?

    No. In Icaraí de Amontada, which is about 25km (by road) or 12km (by beach) away, you will find an option to withdraw money during business hours.

  • What restaurant options?

    There are few restaurant options, most of the stalls are family-run and do not have fixed opening hours and everything is made fresh.

  • How many days should I stay in the region?

    This is very personal, but we consider 3 days a minimum period to get to know the main places, such as visiting Moitas and Icaraí, as well as Caetanos beach.

  • Do I need a car to see the area?

    Yes, it is highly recommended to come by car, as access is difficult and the tourist bus does not pass by Praia de Caetanos.

  • Do the tours pick me up at the Inn?

    Yes, check with the place where you are staying.

  • Do you have a pharmacy and a hospital?

    No. Our health center is very limited and cases are usually taken to the municipal headquarters 50 km from here, in the cities of Itapipoca, Sobral or Fortaleza.

What they say about Caetanos Beach in Ceará

Uma foto em preto e branco de um homem usando óculos escuros em um círculo.
"A native beachAnyone who comes to Ceará wanting to discover little-known and still wild beaches cannot miss Caetanos, close to Icaraí de Amontada..."
Marcilio A. (Tripadvisor)
Uma mulher está formando um círculo em frente às árvores.
"Contact with natureA great choice for those who want simplicity and contact with nature. It offers several tours in the surrounding area. I highly recommend it..."
Janalna P (Tripadvisor)
Um castelo está situado no topo de um penhasco com vista para o oceano.
"A feast for the eyesA very beautiful, natural beach, a fishing village with dunes all around and lots of rafts in the sea! An incredible view for those who want peace and quiet..."
Thatiana G (Tripadvisor)
Um homem de camisa preta está parado na praia.
"Paradise is here! If you are looking for luxury and inns/hotels with mega facilities, look elsewhere. However, if you want to relax, be in contact with nature, beautiful and untouched beaches, this is the place..."
Junior A (Tripadvisor)