Guajirú is a small fishing village on the wind coast of Ceará, about two hours west of Fortaleza. Known for its wide beaches, steady trade winds and relaxed atmosphere, the village offers a quieter alternative to larger kite destinations like Cumbuco or Paracuru. Fishing remains central to local life, with traditional jangadas launching daily and supplying the fresh seafood that defines the region’s cuisine. Over time, Guajirú has also attracted an international community dra

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Filhos do Guajiru runs on donations, local and international. The funds go where they are needed: kimonos for the children, and the upkeep of the training space. When asked what he dreams for the project, Marreta's answer is, again, brief: a space of their own. Somewhere that doesn't depend on anyone else.

Kite wave riding is the meeting point between two worlds — the freedom of kitesurfing and the timing of surfing. Inside THKC's strapless coaching method in Guajiru, Paracuru and Emboaca.

How a week at THKC works for families — village safety, villa rhythm, kite by age, what the non-kiter does, and the three family configurations we've hosted.

Seven seasons in Ceará, now on paper.

Coastal archives from Ceará, Brazil — oysters, nacre, artisanal fishing and the hidden economies of the northeastern Brazilian coast.

A cultural guide to Ceará craft and decor near Guajirú: carnaúba straw, clay, hammocks, lace, crochet and the handmade objects that quietly define this coast.

Paulina's approach to mobility, breath and physical preparation inside a THKC kite week — where the body becomes part of the rider's progression system.

There are kite trips, and there are kite weeks. They are not the same shape. A note on the rhythm, the coaching, the villa and the table — what a week at THKC actually is.

The Guajirú to Baleia downwinder is not a wave crossing. It is a technical crossing — one that demands you read the water, the wind, and the coast simultaneously for three hours. Some routes ask nothing of you. This one does not belong to that category.

It Is Not a Session. It Is a Journey. A downwinder is not a long kite session. It is a linear journey along a coast you do not know yet, with no option to turn back. The wind is behind you — which means going back is not in the vocabulary. You start here. You finish there. Everything in between is discovery. This changes the psychology of the ride. You are not doing laps. You are moving through a landscape that keeps shifting — open ocean, shallow river mouths, sandbanks, sma

The wind in Ceará is not a seasonal event. It is the organizing principle of the territory — the reason the village exists, the reason the jangadeiros built their sails the way they did. Here's what it means for your riding, explained simply.

A curated flat-water lagoon near Guajirú, Ceará — uncrowded, beginner-ideal, and a serious progression spot for intermediate and advanced riders. Part of every Kite Week Brazil program.

Fire, salt, citrus, and a cook who knows when to stop. On the food and the rituals of Kite Week Brazil.

48 kilometers of coastline. One kite. No return. The Paracuru to Guajirú downwinder is the longest open-coast kite route in Ceará — starting in a remote bay, moving through offshore swell, past wild uninhabited stretches and small fishing villages, finishing directly at the villa beachfront. It is not a session. It is a journey. Read the full route →

A closer look inside the THKC Villa in Ceará — where wind, design, and a different approach to hospitality shape the way each day unfolds.

Most riders come back from a kite trip the same rider they were when they left. Not because the wind wasn't good. Not because they didn't ride enough hours. Because repetition without direction produces comfort, not progression. At THKC, coaching and supervision for riders with their own equipment is included in the week. Not as an add-on. As part of the design.

Planning a kitesurf trip to Brazil from the US? Discover the best flight routes, travel requirements, flat lagoons, and the THKC kite safari experience across Brazil’s top riding locations.

This curated selection explores the musical connections across the Atlantic, bringing together sounds from Brazil, Cape Verde and beyond. Rooted in melodic, vocal-driven traditions, the playlist reflects shared cultural histories shaped by migration, coastal life and ocean routes. Rather than focusing on a single genre, it presents a cohesive listening experience defined by atmosphere, movement and the enduring influence of the sea.