Jericoacoara, Brazil: Paradise by the sea

By Tatyana Leonov
Updated August 3 2016 - 4:11am, first published August 1 2016 - 6:16pm
The once sleepy fishing village of Jericoacoara in Brazil is growing in popularity as a tourist destination. Photo: Lucy Piper
The once sleepy fishing village of Jericoacoara in Brazil is growing in popularity as a tourist destination. Photo: Lucy Piper
Paradise among dunes.
Paradise among dunes.
Sailing on Lagoa do Paraiso, Jericoacoara. Photo: Lucy Piper
Sailing on Lagoa do Paraiso, Jericoacoara. Photo: Lucy Piper
Jericoacoara's Lagoa do Paraiso. Photo: Lucy Piper
Jericoacoara's Lagoa do Paraiso. Photo: Lucy Piper
Jericoacoara, Brazil. Photo: Lucy Piper
Jericoacoara, Brazil. Photo: Lucy Piper
Buggy rides on the beach. Photo: Lucy Piper
Buggy rides on the beach. Photo: Lucy Piper
Brazilian food is a feast of colours. Photo: Lucy Piper
Brazilian food is a feast of colours. Photo: Lucy Piper
Flying the flag.
Flying the flag.
Fresh coconuts line the counter of a traditional beach bar.
Fresh coconuts line the counter of a traditional beach bar.

Jericoacoara. It's hard to spell, it's even harder to pronounce and it's not easy to find.