What to see in Fortaleza, itinerary including the main places of interest, including beaches, water park, carnival in July, Metropolitan Cathedral, theater and museum.
Fortaleza tourism
An important industrial center and renowned tourist resort, Fortaleza is the capital of the State of Cearà, a city washed by the Atlantic Ocean in northeastern Brazil.
The development of Fortalezza has occurred over the years along the banks of the Pajeú torrent, better known as the river of the palms, whose source is located in the current Bairro Aldeota where the Silva Paulet, José Vilar, Bárbara de Alencar and Dona Alexandrina.
Near the city center is the Pinto Martins International Airport.
Fortaleza offers beautiful beaches, characterized by red cliffs, palm trees, dunes and lagoons.
As for the climate, the temperatures are summer all year round.
The popular beaches of Iracema, Meireles, Mucuripe and do Futuro stretch along the coast, ideal places to relax and be in company.
Some buildings in the historic center are part of the architectural heritage of the city, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Sao José, the Igreja do Rosário Church, the Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunçao, the José de Alencar Theater, the Centro Dragao do Mar de Arte e Cultura , the Museo do Cearà.
At the Josè Theater, an Art Nouveau building, the ancient traditions of Fortaleza are illustrated, through the dance performances held there.
In Porto da Dunas, 20 km from the city center, there is the Beach Park, a large water park born from a successful combination of beach and buildings, with swimming pools and multicolored slides.
At the Beach Park there are attractions for all tastes, designed not only for children but also for adults.
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There is no shortage of hotels, restaurants, bars and souvenir shops, in the place that is considered one of the best excursions to do starting from Fortaleza, able to ensure a day of great fun for all ages, with moments of rest in the sun or in the sun. shadow of a coconut palm.
Fortal is celebrated in Fortaleza in the last week of July, a festive off-season Carnival, especially dedicated to those who do not have the opportunity to treat themselves to a few days of vacation in the Brazilian city during the traditional carnival period of February.
During this event, large trucks parade through the streets with important Brazilian music complexes that perform imaginative music, dragging a large mass of people who follow them dancing non-stop in the name of maximum fun.
