| Coordinates | -3.8362, -39.7732 |
|---|---|
| Category | Attractions, Waterfront |
| Nearest city | Irauçuba |
| Region | Ceara, Brazil |
| Sources | geonames |
Açude Nogueira Ramos Travel Guide
Açude Nogueira Ramos is a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil. The nearest service base is Irauçuba, roughly 10 km away.
Açude Nogueira Ramos at a Glance
- What it is: reservoir (Attractions)
- Where it is: Ceara, Ceara, Brazil — coordinates 3.8362, 39.7732
- Why it is listed: a source-verified entry in the CollabsTravel master database, matched against official gazetteer and geographic records before publication
- Time needed: two to three hours
- Best season: May to September
Quick Facts
| Place type | Reservoir |
| Primary category | Attractions |
| Also good for | Waterfront |
| Region / state | Ceara |
| Country | Brazil |
| Nearest city | Irauçuba |
| Coordinates | -3.8362, -39.7732 |
| Nearest base town | Irauçuba (10 km) |
Why Açude Nogueira Ramos Is Worth Visiting
Açude Nogueira Ramos earns its place in this guide for a simple reason: it is a verified attractions in Ceara, Brazil,. Its position 10 km from Irauçuba also makes it an easy add-on rather than a detour that costs half a day. Visitors book it for waterfront as much as for attractions. And unlike listicle recommendations, everything on this page - coordinates, category, sources - was checked against official records before publication.
About Açude Nogueira Ramos
In plain terms, Açude Nogueira Ramos is a reservoir in the Ceara area of Ceara, Brazil that travellers book around attractions trips. Beyond its main draw, the record tags it for waterfront too, so it rewards more than one kind of visit. Functionally it belongs to Irauçuba - the town most maps and locals will reference when describing how to reach it. Everything stated on this page comes from that verified record; where background history is quoted, the source is named at the end of the section.
The Beauty of Açude Nogueira Ramos
What people mean when they call Açude Nogueira Ramos beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. The light does most of the work: low-latitude light keeps greens deep and skies dramatic; the difference between hours, not seasons, drives the look. The seasons restyle everything around it - each season repaints it - plan the visit around the colour you want in your photos. And the beauty compounds with context: with 8 other verified places nearby, the Ceara area reads as one continuous landscape rather than a single viewpoint, which is worth more than any filter on the photos you take here.
Getting There
Açude Nogueira Ramos sits at 3.8362, 39.7732 in Ceara, Brazil. Most visitors reach it by car, regional rail or local transit; pin the coordinates above rather than only the name - Açude Nogueira Ramos names repeat across regions, and rural entries often lack street addresses.
Base yourself in Irauçuba and make this a half-day trip; services, fuel and lodging are easiest there. The run from Irauçuba is about 10 km (6 mi) each way, so allow Irauçuba as your anchor for the day.
Best Time to Visit
Late spring to early autumn (May to September) brings the warmest and most reliable conditions across Brazil. Shoulder months just before and after that window trade a little weather for noticeably lower prices and thinner crowds.
Açude Nogueira Ramos Season by Season
- Summer (Jun-Aug) - peak season: the warmest, longest days and everything open, which also makes it the priciest and busiest window
- Autumn (Sep-Nov) - shoulder season: crowds drain away, the light turns photographic, and lodging rates typically fall
- Winter (Dec-Feb) - off-season: cheapest beds and empty viewpoints, but check for closures, snow or rain before committing
- Spring (Mar-May) - rebuild season: wildflowers, newborn wildlife and reopened facilities - the best balance if the weather holds
Things to Do
Planning what to actually do at Açude Nogueira Ramos comes down to the setting it sits in:
- Arrive with the exact coordinates (-3.8362, -39.7732) pinned in your maps app — rural place names repeat across states
- Give the site one unhurried hour before adding anything else to the day
- Pair it with the nearest named attraction on this page to make a full loop
- Chain the stop with what is nearby — see the list below before fixing your day route
None of this needs a rigid schedule - the honest pattern at Açude Nogueira Ramos is one anchor at the nearest anchor town, one longer stop, and the rest of the time left for whatever looks better from the car window. That flexibility is what separates a good half-day from a rushed one.
A Perfect Day in Açude Nogueira Ramos
Morning (start early). Have breakfast at Irauçuba and roll out before mid-morning - the light is softer, parking is open, and Açude Nogueira Ramos is at its quietest before the day-trippers arrive. Give the main stop its full due first rather than saving it for later.
Midday. From Açude Nogueira Ramos, Açude Olho-d'Água is only 6 km away - pair the two rather than driving home for lunch; a picnic beats a reservation near most of these spots.
Afternoon. Keep going to Serra da Aroeira (6 km) if the group still has legs; it is the standard second half of this loop.
Golden hour. End at the main viewpoint, waterfront or main street as the light drops; this is the hour Açude Nogueira Ramos is genuinely famous for locally, and it costs nothing.
Evening. Sleep at Irauçuba unless the road out is long - leaving at dusk is the one mistake that can flatten an otherwise perfect day.
Know Before You Go to Açude Nogueira Ramos
- Save the pin (-3.8362, -39.7732) offline - reception in Ceara is exactly as good as it needs to be and no better
- Check the official source listed at the bottom of this page for current hours, fees and closures before driving out
- Visit on weekdays: at most verified spots weekends triple the local traffic
- Bring the basics - water, layers, power bank - because facilities at this kind of place are self-service
Nearby Places Worth Combining
Açude Nogueira Ramos does not sit in isolation - these verified places are all within a short hop and combine into a full loop:
- Açude Olho-d'Água — attractions, about 6 km (3 mi) away
- Serra da Aroeira — hiking, about 6 km (4 mi) away
- Irauçuba — city, about 10 km (6 mi) away
- Serrote do Tigre — hiking, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Açude São Gabriel — attractions, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Serrote Pelado — hiking, about 11 km (7 mi) away
- Serrote da Arraia — hiking, about 12 km (8 mi) away
- Serra da Lolaia — hiking, about 16 km (10 mi) away
Planning More of Your Trip
See everything in Brazil on the Brazil country hub, browse the full Attractions Brazil collection, or take in the whole Ceara region.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Açude Nogueira Ramos worth visiting?+
Yes, if you are in the area for more than a single day. Açude Nogueira Ramos is a verified reservoir in Ceara, Brazil that most drive-by lists miss, and the official-record provenance behind this page means the location, name and access facts are checked rather than guessed. Give it two to three hours.
Where exactly is Açude Nogueira Ramos?+
Açude Nogueira Ramos is in Ceara, Brazil, at coordinates -3.8362, -39.7732. Use the coordinates rather than the name alone - place names repeat across regions, and a map pin beats a keyword search.
How far is Açude Nogueira Ramos from the nearest city?+
Açude Nogueira Ramos is about 10 km (6 mi) from Irauçuba, which is an easy out-and-back day trip - most visitors base themselves in Irauçuba and make the run in well under an hour each way.
What is the best time to visit Açude Nogueira Ramos?+
May to September. Book the shoulder months either side of that window for the same scenery at lower prices, and check seasonal closures before fixing dates.
How long do you need at Açude Nogueira Ramos?+
Plan on two to three hours for a first visit - the highlights at a normal pace without rushing. Add another half day if you want to combine it with the nearby places listed above.
Is Açude Nogueira Ramos good for families with kids?+
It works with kids who have patience for the setting; judge it by your shortest-attention traveller and keep the visit to the first highlight.
Does Açude Nogueira Ramos cost anything to visit?+
Most public places like this have no entry fee, but parking, guided programs and seasonal shuttles are the usual small costs. Confirm current fees with the official source cited on this page - they change more often than guidebooks do.
What is near Açude Nogueira Ramos?+
The closest verified neighbour is Açude Olho-d'Água; the nearby list above has the full set with distances, and combining two or three of them is the standard way to fill a day around Açude Nogueira Ramos.
Is Açude Nogueira Ramos open to visitors, and do you need a permit?+
Public places listed here are visitable by default; the permit exceptions are usually specific activities (backcountry camping, drones, commercial photography) rather than the visit itself. Check the cited official source for anything activity-based.
Should you visit Açude Nogueira Ramos in bad weather?+
Rain reshapes rather than ruins the day - viewpoints become cloud-scapes and trails get muddy. Keep Açude Nogueira Ramos as a fair-weather item on your trip and swap in the covered alternatives from the regional list when the forecast turns.
What makes Açude Nogueira Ramos different from other places like it?+
Its exact combination: a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil with verified coordinates and, where listed, an official designation. The difference is usually the setting and the access pattern rather than the category label - the facts table on this page shows that specifically.
Can you visit Açude Nogueira Ramos as a day trip?+
Yes - at two to three hours on site, a day loop is realistic: morning at Açude Nogueira Ramos, one nearby stop, and home by evening. The Perfect Day section above has the hour-by-hour version.
What is Açude Nogueira Ramos known for?+
It is known locally as a reservoir in Ceara, Brazil. Within the CollabsTravel master database it is registered under the Attractions category, which is how travellers on this site find it and how this guide frames what to do there.
What is the most beautiful thing about Açude Nogueira Ramos?+
The honest short answer is in The Beauty of Açude Nogueira Ramos section above, but distilled: what people mean when they call açude nogueira ramos beautiful is usually the built and curated detail on site - exhibits, gardens and views arranged specifically to be enjoyed. Come for the light and the setting rather than a single checklist object.
Is Açude Nogueira Ramos crowded?+
Açude Nogueira Ramos sits below the headline-name tier in its region, so crowding is an event-and-weekend problem rather than a standing one. Weekday mornings in the shoulder season are the quietest version of the visit. ## Source Verification This guide's facts come from official public datasets: [Geonames record 3393912](https://www.geonames.org/3393912). Location data is reviewed in per-state batches before publication.
Nearby destinations
Açude Olho-d'Água
Reservoir · Ceara
Serra da Aroeira
Mountain · Ceara
Irauçuba
City · Ceara
Serrote do Tigre
Mountain · Ceara
Açude São Gabriel
Reservoir · Ceara
Serrote Pelado
Mountain · Ceara
Serrote da Arraia
Mountain · Ceara
Serra da Lolaia
Mountain · Ceara