It is home of the Tapeba tribe, a native group organized in 17 villages around the metropolitan region of Fortaleza.

Caucaia has the second biggest GDP of Ceara state, thanks to the industries surrounding the port of Pecem, and it is attracting several investors interested in installing offshore windfarms and desalination plants in the municipality.

Caucaia is close to the capital city of Fortaleza and is home to a state garden park.

Caucaia is a popular destination for kitesurfing, as it has an extensive coastline suitable for the practice of diverse aquatic sports and good weather conditions throughout the whole year, being the season between July and November the windiest.

March and April are known as swell season, therefore many surfers go to Icarai beach in search of good waves.