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Notable lake · Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza, Ceará

Barra do Cauipe

Barra do Cauipe is a lake in Região Metropolitana de Fortaleza, Ceará.

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Barra do Cauipe: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Barra do Cauipe

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Barra do Cauipe — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: -3.59630, -38.77784. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Barra do Cauipe full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Barra do Cauipe yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Barra do Cauipe?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Barra do Cauipe?

    Nearby: Fortress of Our Lady of the Assumption (beach, 39 km), Museu do Ceará (museum, 39 km), Palácio da Luz (fort, 39 km), Praia de Iracema (beach, 41 km), Praia do Meireles (beach, 42 km), Praia do Mucuripe (beach, 44 km).

    Is Barra do Cauipe worth visiting?

    Barra do Cauipe is listed as a notable lake in Ceará on Spotwander.