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Which is better: Fernando de Noronha or Jericoacoara?

Short answer

Fernando de Noronha is in the state of Pernambuco (PE), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Fernando de Noronha: a volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic where the water is so clear it hardly seems real, and Baía do Sancho was once voted the best beach in the world; 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 Fernando de NoronhaFernando de Noronha Island Tour★ 9.9 · 18 reviews · from US$ 68 · 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 →
Fernando de Noronha Jericoacoara
Best time to visit Sep → Dec Jul → Dec
Weather this month 30° · 3 days of rain 33° · 1 day of rain
By car by air only R$ 169 · from Fortaleza
Ideal stay 4–5 days 4–5 days
Best for Romantic, Adventure, Relax Adventure, Romantic, Relax
Choose Fernando de Noronha if

you want a trip for couples and adventure seekers: a volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic where the water is so clear it hardly seems real, and Baía do Sancho was once voted the best beach in the world.

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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: Fernando de Noronha or Jericoacoara

The average nightly rate is around R$ 1,317 in Fernando de Noronha 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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Beco Pousada Boutique in Fernando de Noronha 9.5 ★★ · 46 reviews Beco Pousada Boutique See on Booking → Pousada Lua Bela in Fernando de Noronha 9.4 ★★★★ · 2 reviews Pousada Lua Bela 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

Fernando de Noronha or Jericoacoara: which is better?
Fernando de Noronha is in the state of Pernambuco (PE), while Jericoacoara is on the Ceará Coast (CE): different regions of Brazil. Fernando de Noronha: a volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic where the water is so clear it hardly seems real, and Baía do Sancho was once voted the best beach in the world; 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 Fernando de Noronha and Jericoacoara?
The best time to visit Fernando de Noronha is from September to December; 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.
Where does it rain less, Fernando de Noronha or Jericoacoara?
Averaged over the year, Fernando de Noronha has 9 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 Fernando de Noronha is April and in Jericoacoara, March. For temperature, Jericoacoara is the warmer one (average high of 32° versus 30°).
How many days should you spend in Fernando de Noronha and in Jericoacoara?
To see the main sights without rushing, Fernando de Noronha calls for 4–5 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.
Fernando de Noronha or Jericoacoara with kids?
Neither is a typical family destination: Fernando de Noronha (best beach in the world, breathtaking diving, and preserved paradise) and Jericoacoara (sunset on the dune, kitesurfing capital, and barefoot village). You can go with kids, but the plans there do not revolve around them. With small children, weather matters: Jericoacoara has fewer rainy days over the year.
What should you not miss in each?
In Fernando de Noronha: Baía do Sancho, Baía dos Porcos, Praia do Leão. 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.