Villa Mango Jeri

Twelve rooms of sand-floor simplicity on Rua das Dunas, Villa Mango Jeri places guests at the quieter eastern edge of Jericoacoara's vehicle-free village, two minutes on foot from the main dune and five from the lagoon kite-surfing strip.

The property's open-air common area runs beneath a mango canopy — the namesake trees shade hammocks and a breakfast table where tropical fruit and tapioca crepes are served each morning. Rooms are thatched-roof bungalow style with ceiling fans and locally woven textiles; the setting rewards guests who want sand between their toes rather than resort polish.

With a 9.5 rating across 311 reviews, the draw is consistently the staff and the calm. Jeri's one ATM and the buggy departure point for Pedra Furada are both under ten minutes' walk.