Cumbuco, Ceara Information
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Cumbuco, located in the state of Ceara, close to Fortaleza
Its spectacular sand dunes and miles of palm-fringe beaches are legendary. The town is especially popular as a centre for water sports, and well-known as an Eldorado for surfing enthusiasts, including wind- and kite-surfers. The sun shines all year round and the average temperature is 32degC.
The town has restaurants and
bars, a pharmacy, a medical centre, and plenty of shops, including a
supermarket: the infrastructure and the town itself are growing rapidly - with,
as we have noted, a strong potential for rising property prices to match. The
city of Fortaleza is less than 40 km away.
Price appreciation
Land and house
prices (including apartments) in Cumbuco are rising at a dizzying rate; as the
towns potential becomes more widely recognized, a veritable bidding war is
underway, with investors squabbling over the remaining beachfront sites,
especially after Brazils biggest and best golfing development opens in 2007
less than 3 km from the town centre.
Natural setting and climate
The great
freshwater lagoon and abundant water supply have created a beautiful, green
natural setting. The sand dunes near the beach front make Cumbuco one of the
sunniest towns in Brazil, while the persistent light sea breeze over the dunes
generates thermal winds. These in turn help to disperse any cloud formations,
prolonging fair weather and producing ideal conditions for wind-and
kite-surfers. When its raining in the city of Fortaleza 37 km away, often as
not the sun is shining in Cumbuco. The sea breeze also enables sunbathers to
indulge themselves for longer periods without discomfort. Away from the beach
front, the breeze weakens, and by the lagoon its usually dead
calm.
Quieter, cleaner, prettier...
Cumbuco is a
cosy little town: quieter, prettier and cleaner than the larger, more commercial
towns and cities. Here you have plenty of time to enjoy life and get to know the
locals. Not that you will ever get bored: not with so many activities during the
day, and so many bars and restaurants for an evening out. There is a truly
Hispanic feel to the town, plus a warmth and friendliness that soothe the soul.
Low crime
While the crime
rate in big cities like Rio de Janeiro are well known, crime is almost
unheard-of in Cumbuco. Criminal activity is very low, for example, and you
can stroll around this cosy little town in safety even at night, with nothing
more on your mind than enjoying the evening, the silence and the stars. The low
crime rate reflects the history of this peaceful and easy-going town, originally
a fishing community.
Sustainable development
It is good to
know that the Cumbucos range of services is steadily increasing. Equally
encouraging is the knowledge that such development is self-limiting, as building
is prohibited in the sand dunes and wetlands which surround the heart of the
town. Future expansion will occur to the north along the shore. This is
the real Brazil... tranquil but lively, by day or by night, and never
boring.
Sport and leisure activities
Beach and water
sports are obviously the order of the day: traditional surfboarding kite- and
wind- surfing, water- and jet-skiing are some of the most
popular.
Horse-riding on the beach is also highly recommended. Every day, if
you wish, you can simply walk out of your apartment and carry on 100 metres
across the beach to hire your steed. Off you go, side-saddle or astride, tanning
gently as you are borne along the shore.
Beach buggies are also for hire,
with or without a driver. The great sand dunes behind the beach road are ideal
for this pursuit, which can feel uncannily like a roller-coaster
ride.
Sledging and sand boarding - like snowboarding except that sand, of
course, replaces the snow - are also popular in Cumbuco. There is nothing quite
like a long run on a greased board down the dunes and into the lagoon: a hit
with kids of all ages!
Low prices
Even though
Brazil has one of the lowest costs of living in the world, prices can and do
vary. In the larger commercial centres such as Rio de Janeiro, Natal, etc.,
prices rise with the numbers of tourists and other foreigners. Prices in
Cumbuco, by contrast, are geared to local incomes and therefore more than
reasonable.
Fortaleza has it all!
Cumbucus
big-city neighbour Fortaleza is the fifth largest in the county, and growing
fast. Less than 40 km away, the city offers everything from sophisticated
shopping to a vibrant (and world-famous) night life... something for every
taste.
The beautiful lagoon
A few hundred
metres behind the beach are the great sand dunes, and behind these a great
freshwater lagoon. Surrounded by the dunes and fringed with palm trees, the
lagoon is an exceedingly beautiful place. From the tops of the dunes you can
toboggan straight into the water.
In fact the lagoon is ideal for many water
sports, especially for those who dislike saltwater or are nervous of the sea. As
there is no surf, and the floor of the lagoon is gently sloping, the area is
particularly attractive to those looking after children. Some exclusive homes
have been built here and there along the lagoon.
Carnival
The annual
February carnival in Rio de Janeiro is world-famous; less well known are the
many other carnivals taking place all over Brazil throughout the year. Carnival
in the nearby city of Fortaleza attracts over two million round-the-clock
revellers every July.
Nightlife
Evenings in
Cumbuco are still on the quiet side. There are cosy restaurants and a few bars
in the town centre, and plans for a discothèque; but if you really want to party
the night away you will have to spend a tenner on a taxi to Fortaleza, which is
world-famous for it. Many of its innumerable bars, restaurants and discos
feature a "big night" once a week, when everybody who is anybody comes along to
see and be seen. "La Pirata", a huge outdoor disco with its own bars and
restaurants situated right on the waters edge, and a delightful mix of
Brazilians of all ages, tourists and foreign residents. The atmosphere is very
friendly and its easy to make contact with
Brazilians.
You are safe in Cumbuco
When travelling
abroad its only natural to think about safety and security. In Cumbuco you can
be sure of both. In case of illness or injury, an ambulance will take you from
your apartment to a first-class modern hospital. If natural disasters -
tsunamis, hurricanes, etc. - are on your mind... forget it: Cumbuco is not
vulnerable in this respect, and the same is true of animal life. There are no
scorpions or snakes, for example, in Cumbuco.
Further Information
- Information about Ceara