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OVERVIEW The state of Ceará is known as the “Land of
and January being the hottest months and
Light”, in reference to the large number of sunny
July being the coldest, but with minimal
days, it is located in the warm and cheerful
differences in temperature. In Ceará, summer
Brazilian Northeast. The raft still common along
lasts all year long.
the coast of Ceará ansd it is considered one of the greatest symbols of its people and its culture.
In July the Fortal happens, one of the biggest
The most famous beaches in the state are:
off-season carnivals in Brazil. Also takes place
Jericoacoara Beach, Canoa Quebrada Beach and
in Fortaleza, one of the most important music
the beach of Porto das Dunas, among others that
festivals in the country, the Ceará Music. In
stand out with international fame.
June, you can enjoy the largest religious festival, with the June festivities. During
The capital has soft breeze, a clean water sea
this month, the typical rhythm forró is the
and the annual average temperature of 27 º C
most heard and played around the state and
guarantees fun from Monday to Monday.
typical food and clothing are common in the streets and squares, especially in Juazeiro do
The climate is tropical, hot, with annual
Norte with the Juaforró festival. In Ceará the
average temperature of 27 ° C, December
watchword is fun!
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TRANSPORT There are two airports managed by Infraero. The Fortaleza International Airport is the state’s largest one and handles more than 5 million passengers annually and the Cariri Regional Airport in Juazeiro do Norte, is the largest in the up-country and the busiest of the Northeast. The buses run everywhere and have one of the lowest fares among Brazilian capitals. In urban terminals you can switch vehicles without paying another passage throughout the day. By the night prefer taxis.
ATTRACTIONS The attractions are varied, from beaches to nightclubs, serving all kinds of tastes and visitors.
BEACH PARK In Porto das Dunas, on the east coast of the capital, is located the famous waterpark Beach Park. Who’s going to Fortaleza need to book a day to go with friends and family to the largest water park in Brazil. It has wave pools, water slides, heated pool, pool for water sports, enchanted whitewater, giant slides. The park opens at 11:00 a.m.
BEACH TENTS There are dozens of them, mostly on the Futuro’s Beach, the preferred by the people from Fortaleza and tourists to spend the day. The beach tents offer a whole infrastructure ranging from great meals to massage, beauty salon and playground.
CANOA QUEBRADA AND JERICOACOARA
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The best option is to rent a car and go to the
In the ten rooms of the Museum of Ceará
Pantanal Tent in Canoa Quebrada, there they
are gathered about seven thousand pieces
serve dishes with lobster, shrimp and fish in
of furniture, clothing, twines and fossils.
a paradisiacal place. The major attractions are
Among the objects are the historical hat, robe
the cliffs, raft rides, horse, buggy and ATV
and cane of Padre Ciceroand a dagger that
rides. In Jericoacoara, contemplating the sunset
belonged to the outlaw Lampião. The museum,
over the dunes and visit the Holed Stone are
housed in a building from 1817 and listed by
unforgettable experiences.
the National Historical and Artistic Heritage, promotes tours and cultural events.
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PIRATE BAR The huge bar in Iracema Beach, animated by the presentation of regional bands, is amazing on Monday, the day of forró. On the other days of the week, the house works only for closed events.
WHERE TO STAY The large concentration of hotels is around the Beira-Mar Avenue, on the beaches of Mucuripe, Meireles and Iracema, and at the Futuro Beach, around 10 kilometers from the city center. The Fortaleza Park Hotel is the only hotel in Fortaleza with direct access to the beach, no streets to cross. The hotel offers to its guests restaurants, parking lot, swimming pool and
In Porto d’Aldeia Resort, leisure is the high
games room, with affordable prices.
point and the excitement is left to a recreation team that makes the days spent at the Hotel unforgettable. To the adults is reserved a special programming attractions in the panoramic poolside, bingo and ecological hikes in the 365.000m² green area of the development.
DINING OUT The cuisine is a mix of Ceará regionality, sophistication and creativity that compose the local singularity. Many dishes are stuffed with meat and seasonal fruits, there are salads with seafood, ice cream and beverages typical of the region and a variety of flavors.
In Fortaleza the hint goes for Thursday, which is the famous day of crab, the day we eat the best crab. On this day all the beach huts
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receive the crustacean, the prices are quite varied. A juicy crab is sold at unit and it comes
Like every great capital, in Fortaleza you can
with a special sauce and a rich farofa, which is
find shopping malls with a big variety of shops.
a brazilian typical dish.
But as a place rich in manufactured products,
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most tourists look for what’s different. You can make great buys at the Central Market and at
The best beach hut, with the busiest self-service
the CearĂĄ Craft Market, which are large spaces
buffet in the region. It has a sophisticated
with several choices of stores and products.
infrastructure, comedy shows, internet, pool with sauna and wet bar. The panoramic ocean
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deck is also an attractive part.
The local craft has networks, bobbin lace, embroidery and crochet, which are legacy of the Portuguese colonization. Baskets, bags, hats, carnauba straw and leather products, clay, wood
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and vine also stand out. The tourists find all
real. Now the coins are found in denominations
these products at the Center for Tourism, former
of 1, 5, 10, 25 and 50 cents and 1 real.
Public Jail and at the Feirinha Beira Mar. The exchange of money can be made in At the Fish Market of Mucuripe, you can find fish
various places, such as banks, travel agencies
and seafood fresh all day long. There are always
and exchange houses. The use of credit cards
seasonal fruits too. The success is left to the
is also accepted in most shops.
shrimps, big, fresh and cheap. There is the option, to when you buy them, take them in tents beside and pay for them to be freshly prepared.
CURRENCY Since 1994, the Real (R$) is used as the brazilian currency. There are 6 bills: 2, 5, 10, 20, 50 and 100
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