- Do you offer storage while i travel for a couple of days ?

Yes we do and the price is 5 Reais per item and day !

 

- How to arrange a downwinder to Jeri ?

Have a look at the website www.cumbucodownwind.com and you will find lots of infos about trips !

If you dont want to have it 100 % organized you might check while staying at the Cumbuco Guesthouse if someone is interested to do a downwinder ! 

 

- How to get to the nearby lagoons ?

One lagoon is called Icarai lagoon which you can reach with a 10 minute bus ride ! Price about 3 Reais oneway per person ! The other lagoon called Cauipe located downwind from Cumbuco you can reach by doing a downwind or by buggy transfer and the price is 80 Reais oneway which 4 people can share. 

 

- Does the Wifi work well ?

Internet is very important to us as well so we contract the fastest available in Cumbuco in fiber quality ! Wifii is available 24/7 !

 

- I would like to know what options we have regarding food?

Cumbuco has quite a few restaurants from really cheap 7 Reais a meal till 135 Reais a meal !

Please see the list for more infos : http://www.cumbuco-guesthouse.com/restaurants-in-cumbuco

 

- What is the easiest (and reasonably priced) way to come from Fortaleza to Cumbuco ?

We can sent you a taxi to pick you up from anywhere in Fortaleza ! The price depends from where you like to be picked up as Fortaleza is quite a big city ! E.g from the airport the taxi will be 130 Reais !

Of course you can take a bus as well ! As timings change please check at the airport information for an up to date schedule. Expect to change buses 2-3 times and travelling time is about min. 2 hours while a taxi will take about 45 minutes. Uber is available as well.

 

- Regarding health issues -  are there any vaccinations or medicine that are useful to take ?

Please check the website from the brazilian embassy in your country for up to date infos.

 

- Is there a kitchen in the guesthouse that we can use?

Yes, there is a complete kitchen which all guests can use !

 

- Is there a good supermarket?

There are 3 supermarktes in Cumbuco a really good one you will find in Caucaia ( 30 minutes away ) or Fortaleza ( 45 minutes away ) !

 

- What is the electric voltage at the guesthouse & adapter needed ?

It is 220 Volt and all international travellers should bring a universal adapter for all countries like this you make sure to not have any issues using your international plugs from from all over the world.

 

- Is there a ATM in Cumbuco to withdrawl money ?

Yes at the gas station and in town and you can use Mastercard & Visa there ! Another one is in Icarai 5 kilometers away and about 3-5 ATMs in Caucaia which is 30 minutes away ! The cards beeing accepted changes sometimes ! We reccommend to try the ATMs in Icarai and at the end in Caucaia & to bring a Master and Visa ! As well it is possible to change US Dollar and Euro at our reception !

 

- Can we pay with Euro and Dollar at the Guesthouse ?

Yes you can !

  

- Is it possible to kite directly from the guest house ?

Yes it is ! You just need to cross the street and you are on Cumbuco Kite Beach !

 

- Do you organise transfers to other kite spots ?

Yes we do ! At the reception you can order taxis & we explain how you can go by bus to kite spots or if you like we organize a car rental ! Many guests probably will like to share a car to visit spots nearby !

 

- Do guests most of the time kite close to the guesthouse or is there a tendency to move around to many different kite spots ?

Because we are perfectly located near the beach + we organize rental cars guests can do both ! Some kite in front, some rent a car, some take a bus, some go by buggy to explore the lagoons nearby ! There are many possibilities ... Just enjoy

 

- Do you offer kite rental ?

Yes we do ! More infos you will find here : http://www.cumbuco-guesthouse.com/rent-a-core-kite

 

- What is the best way to get to Paracuru ? 

You can take a taxi or you can rent a car from us ! Driving time will be around 1 hour only !

 

- Can you recommend a good car rental company, and is it easy to drive in the area ?

We are working with the most reliable car rental company in Fortaleza ! If you need to rent a car just let us know and we will make you an offer ! Driving in the area is easy ! Road Maps are available at the Cumbuco Guesthouse ! More infos you will find here : http://www.cumbuco-guesthouse.com/rent-a-car/

 

- Do I bring my own towels and bed sheets ? 

We provide everything exept beach towels, volunteers bring their own towels please !

 

- We arrive at 2 am in the morning ! Is there anyone at the reception at that time to pass us the keys to our rooms ? If you make a reservation with us we know you are coming and therefor someone will be waiting for you at that time.

 

- And is there a contact number for anyone in case we have difficulties finding your guesthouse ?

Yes please check your email conversation with us ! There you will find a phone number from our night staff and they speak only portuguese ! Please print out the map with our location provided on the website.

 

- Do you have any suggestions on where we should park the car when we arrive?

We have parking lots available at the Guesthouse ! Please park your car inside !

 

- Do I pay the taxi driver in cash ? In BRL or USD ?

Payment is in Reais only ! If you don´t have Reais upon arrival you can pay the driver the next day ! 

 

- Are there any good gyms or fitness centers in Cumbuco ?

Yes there is a gym in Cumbuco located on the main road near the center of the town. From the guesthouse less than 5 minutes walking.

 

- Can you give me an idea (a range) of how much cash I need per week (for my dinners, drinks, small purchases, minor transportation, etc) assuming I have all my kite equipment ?

This of course all depends on you ... e.g Spaghetti in the supermarket will cost you 3-4  Reais a pack, in a cheap restaurant the spaghettis will be 15 Reais and in a fancy place 35 Reais , bus transportation is very cheap 2-3 reais to the next lagoon for kitesurfing, beer in the supermarket 3 Reais in restaurant up to 12 Reais ! All in all brazil is still cheap it only depends where you go :-) !

 

- Is there a bus connection from Cumbuco to Fortaleza ? From the airport to Cumbuco ? Do you reccommend to take a bus from the airport to Cumbuco ?

 

* Buses from Cumbuco to Fortaleza go every 20 minutes and it takes about 1 hour and the price is about 5 Reais !

* From the airport it is more difficult to go to Cumbuco but it is possible expect to change the bus 2-3 times, approx. time will be 2-3 hours price about 10 - 20 Reais !

* No we do not reccommend to take the bus because its a long ride, exausting with bags etc. and in the dark we just would not do it !

 

- Flight delays ... If my flight is late do i need to call to inform you that i will arrive late ?

No you do not. All taxi drivers will check the internet for up to date arrival infos !

 

- Do i need a visa if i come for 3 weeks ?

E.g Germans do not need a visa for Brazil but to have up to date infos check the site from the brazilian embassy in your country.