Paraipaba

The Paraipaba area is filled with population centers, each endowed with its own special personality. Cumbuco, is 30 miles (48 kilometers) to the northwest, and Caucaia is situated 40 miles (64 kilometers) to the northwest.

Trairi is 14 miles (23 kilometers) from Paraipaba. This center contains a some great attractions, such as Praia do Guajiru, Flecheiras Beach and St. Francis Church. Manoel Barroso Neto Municipal Stadium and Martrix Square are also good places to visit.

For a low-cost outdoors activity that everyone will like, take the time to stop by the region's popular open-air markets.

If you love to get wet, plan to enjoy some watersports. Snorkeling is a popular option here and another great activity is kite surfing. Feeling bold? Why not sign up for a completely different experience while you are here. Try paragliding; it's an experience you will never forget.

Learning a little Portuguese can be all it takes to transform a run-of-the-mill vacation and a rewarding journey into the very heart the Ceara region. Learning to use a range of key words and phrases like "Você é bem-vindo", which, in English means "You're welcome", could make your stay all the more special. And also "Queres dançar comigo? ", which translates as "Would you like to dance with me?"

When it is time to leave Paraipaba, spend the last of your reals on last-minute souvenirs and bid a fond Adeus (farewell).