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Paddling near Quixadá, Ceará

Quixadá sits in the central sertão of Ceará, 175 km from Fortaleza, surrounded by dramatic granite monoliths and a network of reservoirs that define paddling in the region. The historic Açude Cedro, right in the city, is the marquee flatwater destination for canoe and kayak trips, while larger reservoirs such as Açude Castanhão and Açude Banabuiú extend the options across the broader sertão landscape.

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