SoulKite Brazil
IKOOn the Guajiru lagoon
SoulKite Brazil faces the main flat-water lagoon at Ilha do Guajiru and has been teaching since 2009. Bilingual IKO and VDWS instructors take riders from first lesson to independent, with a dedicated wing and hydrofoil course, downwinders and multi-day kite trips. Gear rental is included with lessons, and the property runs its own on-site kite house and guest restaurant right on the water.
Also a kite house
Isla Kite Center
IKOOn the Guajiru lagoon, Itarema
Isla Kite Center teaches on the shallow flat lagoon at Ilha do Guajiru with a one-to-one model, so each rider keeps a dedicated instructor rather than rotating through a group. Lessons cover kite and wing from beginner to advanced, with Naish equipment and radios included, and the centre runs downwind expeditions along the Ceará coast. Instruction is available in Portuguese, English and Spanish.
Ilha do Guajiru is a remote flat-water paradise on the Itarema coast of Ceará, about three hours north-west of Fortaleza. Its centrepiece is a huge, shallow lagoon separated from the ocean by a sandbar, a natural swimming pool where the water is flat and waist-deep for hundreds of metres. That combination of steady trade wind and mirror-flat water makes it a magnet for freestyle riders and a very safe place to learn, and most visitors come on package stays at the handful of kite camps lining the lagoon.
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Common questions
When is the best time to learn in Ilha do Guajiru?
The kite season in Ilha do Guajiru runs Jul–Jan, and most reliable from Aug–Dec. Expect around 18–28 kt, typically the Trade winds (E/SE).
Is Ilha do Guajiru good for beginners?
Yes. Ilha do Guajiru is a beginner-friendly spot, and the schools listed here run courses from your very first lesson.
Do I need to bring my own gear?
No. The 2 schools in Ilha do Guajiru include equipment in their lessons, and most also rent kites and boards once you can ride independently.
How long does it take to get riding?
Most people need roughly six to twelve hours over three to five days to get up and riding upwind on their own. The schools in Ilha do Guajiru run this as a structured course rather than one-off sessions.
What should I bring?
Just swimwear and sun protection. The schools provide everything else: kite, board, harness and a wetsuit. The water here runs 26–29°C.
Should I book lessons ahead?
Yes, especially around the Aug–Dec peak, when the wind is most reliable and courses fill up. Booking ahead also lets the school match you to the right instructor and conditions.