Location: Fortaleza
Top Things to do in Fortaleza
The 10 Best Things to do in Fortaleza, State of Ceara (CE)
Beaches are the top draw in this sunny, rapidly developing city, particularly bohemian, party-hearty Iracema, family-friendly Meireles, fishing and boating base camp Mucuripe and low-key Praia do Futuro. Stalls at the Mercado Central or Feirinha Beira Mar brim with local handicrafts, ranging from ceramics to lacework and leather goods. The Dutch-built Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assunção in the city center, constructed in 1649, marks the spot where Fortaleza originated.
Restaurants in Fortaleza
1. Beira Mar Avenue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 808 reviews
Reviewed By ArmyRangeratMIT - Wayne, United States
This town is right on the ocean and built for a party. The weather is fantastic - much closer to the equator than Rio so even warmer ., the Avenue comes alive with hotels, restaurants, and shops. Spectacular for running and strolling .. love it!
2. State's Coco Park
3. Shopping Iguatemi Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,240 reviews
O Iguatemi é o Shopping da sua diversão, do seu lazer, das suas compras, do seu cinema, dos encontros com os seus amigos. O Iguatemi é o Shopping da sua vida. E aqui, no maior ponto de encontro da cidade, as famílias de Fortaleza encontram tudo. São mais de 450 lojas e quiosques que reúnem o mais completo mix de compras, lazer, gastronomia e serviços de Fortaleza em mais de 90 mil metros quadrados. Distribuídos por corredores amplos e projetados para o melhor aproveitamento da iluminação natural, fazer um passeio pelo Iguatemi é experimentar conforto, comodidade e aproveitar o que a vida tem de melhor.
4. Arena Castelao
5. Feirinha Beira Mar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,176 reviews
Reviewed By peterh125 - Rugeley, United Kingdom
Evening market usually quite busy with a great range of arts and crafts and clothing. I found the prices keener than the central market in the city and stall holders willing to barter
6. RioMar Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,327 reviews
Reviewed By Konkoen82
Very Beautiful mall. Great shopping and fun for the kids. They have a variety of food at thr foodcourt which you can choose from. I will surely be going there again.
7. Praia do Futuro
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 15,173 reviews
This beach is notable for its strong surf and plentiful bars.
Reviewed By peterh125 - Rugeley, United Kingdom
Compared to the Praia de Iracema development along the Praia de Futuro is much more low rise and the whole area has a more natural feel. All along the clean sandy beach are bathing establishments with restaurants and bars. Swimming, sub bathing and watersports most popular activities. Hawkers are persistent...............
8. Mercado Central de Fortaleza
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,176 reviews
Browse the boutiques, but make your purchases at this central market, where the prices are better and you’ll find just about every souvenir imaginable.
Reviewed By ronaldom349
This market has been revitalized and it is now very clean and even the elevator is working fine. A source for all your mementos from a trip to Fortaleza and the Brazilian northeast traditions. A must see.
9. Iracema Beach
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7,918 reviews
Reviewed By oliveira8681 - Buenos Aires, Argentina
The sea is calm and the beach is clean. The beach itself felt safe. I wouldn't recommend going too far from that though. Specially at night. There are a lot of people selling traditional food, caipirinhas and coconuts! Delicious. The market is also very cool to buy art work from locals. Prices are very reasonable.
