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Which is better: Bonito or Jericoacoara?

Short answer

Bonito is in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Bonito: rivers so transparent that you float over schools of fish as if you were diving into a natural aquarium; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.

Sources: INMET (updated 2026) · ANP · OpenStreetMap
Most reviewed activity in BonitoTransport Between Campo Grande Airport & Bonito★ 8.4 · 5 reviews · from US$ 45 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Most reviewed activity in JericoacoaraJericoacoara East Coast Off-Roading Tour: Paradise & Blue Lagoon★ 8.5 · 76 reviews · from US$ 14 · via CivitatisSee dates and price →
Bonito Jericoacoara
Best time to visit May → Aug Jul → Dec
Weather this month 31° · 9 days of rain 33° · 1 day of rain
By car R$ 166 · from Campo Grande R$ 169 · from Fortaleza
Ideal stay 3–4 days 4–5 days
Best for Adventure, Family, Relax Adventure, Romantic, Relax
Choose Bonito if

you want a trip for adventure seekers and families: rivers so transparent that you float over schools of fish as if you were diving into a natural aquarium.

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Choose Jericoacoara if

you want a trip for adventure seekers and couples: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune.

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Where to stay

Where to stay: Bonito or Jericoacoara

The average nightly rate is around R$ 336 in Bonito and R$ 509 in Jericoacoara; what changes in practice is each place's season. Check current prices for your dates before deciding.

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Pousada Rancho Jarinu in Bonito 9.7 ★★★ · 4 reviews Pousada Rancho Jarinu See on Booking → Wetiga Hotel in Bonito 8.5 ★★★★ · 11 reviews Wetiga Hotel See on Booking →
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Blue Residence Hotel in Jericoacoara 9.2 ★★★★★ · 11 reviews Blue Residence Hotel See on Booking → Rede Andrade Vila Jeri in Jericoacoara 8.8 · 1 review Rede Andrade Vila Jeri See on Booking →
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Frequently asked questions

Bonito or Jericoacoara: which is better?
Bonito is in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Bonito: rivers so transparent that you float over schools of fish as if you were diving into a natural aquarium; Jericoacoara: a village of sand streets where everyone stops what they are doing to watch the sun fall behind the dune. For this month's weather, Jericoacoara has the edge.
What is the best time to visit Bonito and Jericoacoara?
The best time to visit Bonito is from May to August; for Jericoacoara, it is from July to December, based on INMET's climate normals (temperature and rainfall for each month). If your trip already has a date, check each destination's page for your month.
Which of the two is cheaper to get to?
By car, leaving from Campo Grande, Bonito is 300 km (186 mi) and costs about R$ 166 each way (fuel plus tolls); leaving from Fortaleza, Jericoacoara is 300 km (186 mi) and costs about R$ 169 each way (fuel plus tolls). The calculation assumes a car that gets 11 km/L. Lodging and activities vary with each place's season.
Where does it rain less, Bonito or Jericoacoara?
Averaged over the year, Bonito has 8 rainy days a month and Jericoacoara has 7. Jericoacoara is the drier of the two over the year as a whole, but what decides the trip is the month: the rainiest month in Bonito is January and in Jericoacoara, March. For temperature, Jericoacoara is the warmer one (average high of 32° versus 30°).
How many days should you spend in Bonito and in Jericoacoara?
To see the main sights without rushing, Bonito calls for 3–4 days and Jericoacoara, 4–5 days. These are distant regions: with a week or less, it is usually better to pick one of the two and make the most of it.
Bonito or Jericoacoara with kids?
Bonito (crystal-clear waters, ecotourism, and river floating) is the better pick of the two for families. Jericoacoara (sunset on the dune, kitesurfing capital, and barefoot village) is geared more toward adults or couples. With small children, weather matters: Jericoacoara has fewer rainy days over the year.
What should you not miss in each?
In Bonito: Gruta do Lago Azul, Rio da Prata (float), Rio Sucuri (float). In Jericoacoara: Sunset Dune, Pedra Furada, Paradise Lagoon. These are the sights that show up most in first-trip itineraries for each destination; the full guide to each has the whole list.