About Fortaleza
Fortaleza is one of Brazil's major cities, home to around 2,400,000 people.
Best time
The dry season (roughly May–September) is ideal
Weather
From highland cool to tropical warmth
Experiences
Things to do in Fortaleza
1
Theatro José de Alencar
2
Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza
3
Estoril
4
Mercado dos Pinhões
5
Ponte dos Ingleses (Metálica)
6
Iracema Statue
7
Seminário da Prainha
8
Fortaleza railway station
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Theatro José de Alencar
- Visit Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza
- Visit Estoril
- Eat at Bebelu
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Mercado dos Pinhões
- Visit Ponte dos Ingleses (Metálica)
- Visit Iracema Statue
- Eat at La Massa
- 3
Day 3
Markets, parks & hidden corners
- Visit Seminário da Prainha
- Visit Fortaleza railway station
- Visit Chandler Surf
- Eat at Restaurante Boa Mistura
Where to eat
Bebelu
La Massa
Restaurante Boa Mistura
Bar e Restaurante O Cazuza
Acarajé da Ieda
Sabará Restaurante
BarChá da Égua
Vilany
Where to stay
- Backpackers Ceará
- Hotel Caxambu
- Hotel Pousada Pedra do Sal
- La Maison
- Ibis Fortaleza
Shopping
- Pão de Açúcar
- Mercado São Sebastião
- Sebo O Geraldo
- Shopping Aldeota
- Shopping Del Passeo
- Shopping Iguatemi
Nightlife
- Internacional
- Forró do Pirata
- Café Santa Clara
- Armazem
- Órbita Bar
- Donna Santa
Museums & culture
- Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza
In pictures
Fortaleza gallery
Keep exploring
