Brazilian journalist, columnist, and author Lorena Portela grew up surrounded by some of the country’s most beautiful beaches.
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Pousada Numei de Jeri
Hotel
Rua Olavo Vasconcelos, 396 Rua Principal ao lado da Guanabara, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
"My top tip is to avoid the super fancy places. Go to a locally owned one. I will recommend a hotel called Jeri Pousada. Swim in the morning, go back to the balcony of the hotel to read and chill before lunch."
Lorena PORTELA
Bar do Alexandre
Bar
Avenida Beira Mar, Praia central de, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
"After a short nap in a hammock, go back to the beach to sit in one of the beachfront bars, listening to some good music. I love staying at Bar do Alexandre in the morning or lunchtime, having some snacks and drinking coconut water."
Lorena PORTELA
Club Ventos
Bar
Beira Mar s/n, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
"Club Ventos is a beachfront type of restaurant–bar, but also a windsurfing club where we can see the most beautiful sunset you can ever pray for, and you can also have a smoke, drink caipirinhas and wait for the sea and sky to turn red and purple."
Lorena PORTELA
Na Casa Dela
Restaurant
Rua Principal, 16, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
"For a nice dinner, I'd say book a table at Na Casa Dela. They have pasta, steak, and fish. The place is cool, super charming and super friendly."
Lorena PORTELA
Bistrô Caiçara
Restaurant
Rua Principal, 16 - Sobreloja, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
Serramar - Bar, Cultura e Arte
Bar
R. da Igreja, Jijoca de Jericoacoara - CE, 62598-000, Brazil
"For dancing, instead of a club party, put your flip flops on and go dance forró with the locals in Church Street. Don't forget to drink some cachaça there and enjoy it. That is the real Jeri."
Lorena PORTELA