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2006
CEARÁ, UM PRODUTO TÃO BOM
JÁ VEM COM O AVAL DO C EARÁ NO BOLSO. Turistas estrangeiros em
usufruir das delícias da cidade. Um Guia
Slowing the Pace Along Brazil’s Coast
feito por quem conhece a cidade. É o Ceará
By LARRY ROHTER , The New York Times
Fortaleza têm um novo Guia para melhor
Pocket Guide, destinado a turistas que usam o inglês como primeira ou segunda língua. Tudo sobre o Ceará, do litoral às serras e sertão, e Fortaleza, com opções de hospedagem, gastronomia, compras, serviços, arte, entretenimento e mapas.
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or most Americans, accustomed to thinking of Rio de Janeiro as their first and only destination, Brazil’s vast northeast shoulder is largely uncharted territory. While Europeans have in recent years begun flocking to the region’s spectacular beaches and fallen under the spell of its infectious music, American visitors have lagged far behind in exploring the many delights that seaside resort cities such as Recife, Natal and Fortaleza can offer, all at a fraction of what comparable packages in the Caribbean would cost. Of course Fortaleza itself, population two million, offers a much greater variety of attractions and has emerged as one of the favorite destinations of European tourists to Brazil. As a result, several five-star hotels now operate along the beach, including the Caesar Park and the Blue Tree Towers, and sophisticated restaurants serving Portuguese and especially French cuisine have sprung up, as has a bustling Disneyesque complex known as Beach Park, with 17 water rides, a hotel and a giant pool that mimics ocean waves. During the day, one relaxing place to spend time is the Praia do Futuro, at the end of Avenida Santos Dumont about seven miles from downtown. The straw huts that dot the beach offer snapper baked in salt, a local favorite, and crabs and oysters, all washed down with lots of cold beer. If that scene seems a bit too crowded, then try neighboring Caça and Pesca beach, at the end of Avenida Dioguinho. After dark, the place to go is clearly Iracema beach, with its vibrant collection of bars, restaurants and music clubs, such as the Bar Pirata. A good starting point is the Centro Dragão do Mar, at number 81 on the street of the same name. There, visitors can dance to forró and toss down caipirinhas until the sun comes up. [Published: February 20, 2005]
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