Fortaleza is a major fishing port and fast growing tourist destination in the northeast of Brazil. In the centre there are a few interesting colonial buildings. The Mercado Central and the Cathedral are the major sights in the area.



The best beaches are east of town. The Praia de Iracema and the Praia do Ideal are good options. Further east on the Avenida Beira Mar there are a few more beaches. The beaches are also the focal point of nightlife and entertainment.

Fortaleza is one of the best places for buying crafts. Lacework, embroidery, leather goods and ceramics are good buys. For good prices you should skip the tourist boutiques and try the Mercado Central.

Nightlife became famous since The New York Times reported its "Hottest Monday night in the world". It can safely be said that from Monday to Sunday, there are always good options.



Visit tourism information site about Fortaleza city and Ceará state www.ceara.com.br

Adrianopolis
Angra dos reis
Balneario Camboriu
Barra de Tijuca
Barretos
Belem
Belo horizonte
Brasilia
Brotas
Campina Grande
Campinas
Congonhas
Corumbá
Cuiaba
Curitiba
Diamantina
Fernando de Noronha Island
Florianopolis
Fortaleza
Garca
Goiania
Guaruja
Ibirapuera Park
Iguacu falls
Ilha do Mel
Ilhabela
Jaboatao dos Guararapes
Japiim
Joao pessoa
Joinville
Manaus
Mariana
Natal
Niteroi
Nova Friburgo
Olinda
Ouro preto
Pantanal
Paraty
Patos de Minas
Petropolis
Pipa
Porto alegre
Porto Seguro
Recife
Ribeirao Preto
Rio de Janeiro
Salvador
Santos
Sao Jose dos Campos
Sao Luis
Teresopolis
Tiradentes
Vila velha