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Fortaleza

Fortaleza is a major city on Brazil's northeast coast, and the capital of Ceará state.

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Hotels in Fortaleza

Oasis Atlantico Imperial Score 6.25 from 29 reviews
Av. Beira Mar, 2500 6.25/10
There are 2 alternative bars: Lobby Bar and Pool Bar, both serving fresh drinks or special cocktails with the typical snacks “tira gosto” or with a light meal. At the Pool Bar, you can take your drink while you are inside the pool in the wet bar. The Atlantic Restaurant, on the 1st floor of the Oásis Atlântico Imperial Hotel, invites you to a gastronomic trip, with the traditional Ceará fish, or typical Brazilian food, as well as a variety of choices from international cuisine. ... more
 
Pousada Farol Do Forte Score 0 from 0 reviews
Rua Frei Mansueto, 745 0/10
Situated less than 1 km from the golden sands of Meireles Beach, Pousada Farol do Forte offers the ideal location for exploring the shops, restaurants and nightlife of Meireles. The simple rooms can accommodate various group sizes, and provide en suite bathroom facilities with a shower. For guests’ convenience, there is free Wi-Fi throughout the entire hotel, and free parking can be organized at a nearby location. An airport shuttle can also be arranged and Airport Pinto Martins is less than 8 km away. ... more
 
 Hotel Cocal Score 9.325 from 3 reviews
Barão de Aracati, 786 9.33/10
The breakfast is served in a buffet and consists of typical dishes from the regional cuisine. ... more
 
RAH Porto Jangada Flat Score 6.425 from 10 reviews
Av. Abolição, 4999 6.43/10
Set in a beautiful location overlooking the beach of Fortaleza, this 3-star hotel features a restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, business center and cozy guest rooms. The RAH Porto Jangada offers rooms with air conditioning and cable TV. Relax and go for a swim in the hotel pool or take a short stroll to the beach front. Make use of the business center and executive support in the RAH Porto Jangada. The convention center has all modern amenities and can seat up to 70 people. Dine in a fine ambience and enjoy a wide range of international specialities in the hotel restaurant. There are many bars and restaurants near the hotel. The RAH Porto Jangada is just 6 km from Fortaleza city center, and a 25-minute drive from Pinto Martins International Airport. ... more
 
Hotel Praia Mar Score 6.525 from 55 reviews
Av. Beira Mar, 3190 6.53/10
The 3-star Hotel Praia Mar offers airy rooms with sea views and an excellent location on the seafront of Mucuripe Beach, one of the most popular areas of Fortaleza. The hotel lies next to the popular Mercado Central, a renowned handicraft market. The Catedral Metropolitana, the Centro Cultural Dragão do Mar and the Forró Pirata are other attractions you will find nearby. As a guest of Hotel Praia Mar, you can enjoy a breakfast buffet and surf the net for free. A business center, car rentals and tourist services are also available on site. ... more
 
More hotels in Fortaleza

Morro Branco with Fontes Beach from Fortaleza 8 hours

Morro Branco with Fontes Beach from Fortaleza

Traveling from Fortaleza for about 85km, you will reach the district of Beberibe! This area has scenery that has been used in several televisions and movie productions!

Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes, have a perfect combination between rustic beauty and sophistication. Morro Branco is very famous for its handmade glass art works!

From here, you will be driven by local and knowledgeable guides to the labyrinths, which are formed between the dunes and cliffs, and from where the several shades of colored sands are discovered!

Then you will travel to the group of dunes that line the Ceara seashore, where you will find countless sources of fresh water that flow from the barriers of Praia das Fontes beach. Here, among cliffs and ponds, there is the Praia das Fontes Park and Resort. The place offers a panoramic view of the sea, endowed with a structure that consists of, a restaurant, swimming pools and a mini aquatic park! Here you will also get the opportunity to experience the unforgettable buggy ride that takes you to know grottos, dunes and the largest pond from the coast of Ceara - the pond of Uruau!

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Fortaleza City Tour 2 hours

Fortaleza City Tour

In the city tour, you are invited to accomplish a historical and tourist recognition of the city of Fortaleza!

The Portuguese people were the first non-native settlers of Ceara, that in dispute with Dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, originated the small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assuncao, on April 13th, 1726.

On this tour, you will visit the ancient and the young Fortaleza, which is today the fifth Brazilian capital with a population of approximately 2,200,000.

The locals have worked together to maintain the beauty of the capital, and has kept its historical buildings and attractions, such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyrs Square, the Center of Tourism and the Statue of Iracema in stunning conditions.

The Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbor of Mucuripe and the famous beach 'Praia do Futuro' are also extremely popular attractions around Fortaleza. Other extraordinary monuments such as the Museum of Ceara and Jose de Alencar Theater are also found in the historical city of Fortaleza!

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Fortaleza Beach Park 8 hours

Fortaleza Beach Park

Leaving Fortaleza, you will be driven east to the district of Aquiraz, where you will come to the beach of Porto das Dunas.

This area is host to some amazing attractions and activities!

Besides the Eolic Park, it also hosts one of the largest tourist enterprises of Ceara, the Beach Park!

The Beach Park is a combination of beach and aquatic activities and structures. The complex consists of a hotel, souvenir stores, Jangada museum, as well as a place on the beach where you can taste the local delicacy of a delicious crab!

p>The largest attraction however is Aqua Park. One of the largest aquatic parks in the world, Aqua Park is situated by the seashore and is guaranteed to amuse people of all ages! The Park is equipped with waterslides, cascades, an artificial river and two other equipment's that exist only in Brazil - 'The INSANE', the highest waterslide of the world with a radical descent of 41m, and the SEAQUAKE, the largest wave pool in Latin America!

Fun for the whole family - The Beach Park is a must for anyone looking for a day of excitement!

Optional Extras: Available for purchase locally -

  • Modern Water Park Entrance Fee
  • Resort Atmosphere and Dining (food and beverages not included)
  • The INSANE and SEAQUAKE - entrance fee not included

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