Fortaleza, Ceará. An Overview of Fortaleza

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1 Fortaleza, Ceará An Overview of Fortaleza Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in Northeastern Brazil. Fortaleza,is of the most popular destinations of Brazilian tourists. In recent years, the fame of Fortaleza has been gaining the world, and the number of tourists coming to Ceará has grown. The Ceará state is the Brazilian State nearest Europe and North America. With almost 3 million people, Fortaleza is the fifth largest metropolitan area in Brazil. What attracts so many Brazilian and foreigners to Fortaleza? Rather than pointing out one single reason, it is safer to say that visitors are attracted by a combination of the sunny beaches, the busy and safe nightlife, the delicious culinary, the rich Brazilian culture, and on Beira-mar Avenue, kiosks and restaurants offer regional seafood, Sushi, Brazilian dishes and many more varieties of food; there are also many bars which provide anything from beer to cocktails. At the handcraft fair (the feirinha), many stands show embroidery and leather work, as well as jewelry and regional food or artisan cachaça. Of the urban beaches in Fortaleza, Praia do Futuro is the most frequented and is characterized by restaurants along the beach, each one with its own musical style and decoration and with very peaceful and friendly people. On top of that, it's worthy mentioning that Brazil is free from natural disasters, and is a country with low cost of living. 1

2 The Port Localization The Port of Fortaleza is located in Mucuripe Bay, in the municipality of Fortaleza, Ceará state, in the Northeast Region of Brazil. It is limited to the North and East by the Atlantic Ocean, with the city of Fortaleza to the south and west, the port area being surrounded by urban infrastructure.the Port of Fortaleza is a maritime port found in a privileged location coast as it is one of the closest to the large international ports of Europe and North America, an important factor in the reduction of transport costs. Area of Influence The influence of the Port of Fortaleza stretches throughout the State of Ceará encompassing other regions, even beyond the states of Piauí and Rio Grande do Norte. The port represents the point of convergence pf the whole maritime exchange of goods in the State, both for loading and unloading and, especially, that of those goods destined for the international market. Address Companhia Docas do Ceará - tel Praça Amigos da Marinha, s/n, Mucuripe CEP // Fortaleza - Ceará 2

3 LOCATION IN RELATION TO OTHER PORTS Port Distance ( Maritime Miles ) Itaqui ( MA ) 390 Suape ( PE )420 Rio de Janeiro ( RJ )1621 Santos ( SP )1831 Hamburgo ( Alemanha )4250 Roterdam ( Holanda ) 4016 Antuérpia ( Belgica ) 4021 Nova York ( EUA )3300 Port of Fortaleza 3

4 Port of Fortaleza Port of Fortaleza 4

5 What to see and what to do. Besides enjoying the beaches, visitors can enjoy the nightlife, take city tours, go shopping, take short trips to neighbour beaches, and more. Food,Drinks and Restaurants. Try the Brazilian cuisine: feijoada, barbecue, rice and beans. But don't forget that there are some dishes that are typical of the Northeast of Brazil, such as macaxeira, tapioca, baião de dois and carne de sol. 5

6 Hotels. With the recent boom in the tourism trade, Fortaleza saw a spike in the number of hotels. Massive investments, both by Brazilian and international groups, have built in the city one of the most modern infrastructure of hotels in the country. 6

7 Religion Churches. Religion is very important in the culture of most of Ceará. The Catholic Church is the hegemonic religion and left several marks on the culture of Ceará Tips for tourism, culture and history of Fortaleza Tours CITY TOUR: Divided into two stages, east and west, is made trips to the beach and Cumbuco Beach Park and is a unique opportunity to meet Fortaleza in its various aspects. Fortaleza social, economic, cultural and historical fortress of shopping and leisure, Fortaleza and its people, Fortaleza and its nature. The city tour will know Aldeota, neighborhood, mausoleum of the former. President Castelo Branco, Avenida Beira Mar, the statue of Iracema inlet of Fortaleza, the Quayside, old lighthouse, Praia do Futuro, Ecological Park Poop, Shopping Center Mall, neighborhood Edson Queiroz, Military Academy, Convention Center, University of Fortaleza... and more BY NIGHT: By The Night takes place in several nightclubs of Fortaleza, ranging from traditional "Forró" to nightclubs, the folklore show with all the dances in a show of local comedians, dining in fine restaurants to bars with live music on the beach. It depends on what is happening during your visit. 7

8 Beaches. Despite being one of smallest States in Brazil, Ceará has one of the longest coastlines in the country. Fortaleza has some of the nicest urban beaches in Brazil, while Ceará has well preserved, nearly wild, unexplored beaches. Morro Branco and Praia das Fontes (87km): are two star Beberibe, the major tourist attractions of the east coast. White hill located 85km from Fortaleza is the scene of screenplays. This will define the natural attraction of rock formations that symbolize the eastern coast of Ceara. In this scenario hill White lends her beauty to the many bars and typical restaurants in tents, which compete with fishermen, fishing boats and ferries the beach strip of the most disputed Beberibe. This stretch of coast is famous for the formation of cliffs from which the natives extract the colored sand to decorate the local crafts. Are miles of cliffs formed by the action of wind on the dunes where undermine sources of fresh water, forming a landscape elusive. Cumbuco (38Km): This tour takes us to a typical tropical beach west of our coast. With its tall coconut trees and whitewashed sand dunes rising as high as 30 meters, we can enjoy a thrilling ride buggy and admire all the beauty spot and then enjoy the nice beach and total infrastructure. On top of this Cumbuco offers treats even more enjoyable as a taste fried fish, sail with local fishermen in typical rafts, make your raly quadricicle in particular, flying an ultra light... Simply a must for nature and man are a match perfectly harmonious in this privileged place. Lagoinha (115Km): It is common to hear visitors comment that Lagoinha is the most beautiful beach of Ceará and cozy. This is for two reasons: First, the nature that made this paradise of crystal clear waters, whitest sand, palm trees and lush vegetation rich. And secondly by its hospitable people and very friendly. 8

9 Beach Park (25km): Located on the beach of Porto das Dunas, Beach Park is the largest resort of Ceara, with its many attractions ranging from 5 * restaurants, air-conditioners to the largest water park in Brazil, which is its major attraction, leisure, provides fun for the whole day. A setting of trees and huts and beach infrastructure for your complete comfort and convenience. Besides all that the beach is incredibly beautiful, the sun causes a strong tone degradée in its warm waters. The entertainment continues on the flight from ultra-light, in quadricicolos rides and buggy. Iguape: (60 Km): Iguape complements this relaxed ride, to admire, in the middle of the beach, working in their lace embroidery and various fittings sticks that saw art in her skillful hands. In this place all the exuberance of the craft table and bed Ceará are the show, not only to the sale, more particularly the knowledge of their production. Typical village of fishermen. Canoa Quebrada (156km): One of the most exotic, rustic and primitive beaches of Ceará, is the paradise Canoa Quebrada, where time and the problems of our century seem not to exist, for there we see another reality. With an undeniable mood, the fishing village listed as environmental reserve and the little shacks by the sea offering a delicious, homemade menu simple and the fruit of the sea, local production, drizzled with "Melosca", a hit of honey nuts, rum and lemon ice. Its symbol, the crescent and its cliffs, express all the mysticism of Canoa who gave him a representation of love and happiness. The beach is the only one in Ceará that has reefs, making it flat and excellent for swimming because the waters are dammed in the barrier reef. Cumbuco (35 Km): Former colony of fishermen beyond the swim, Cumbuco has a number of leisure options, such as walking with a buggy, with bath in pond Parnamirim or raft at sea, conducted by the fishermen of the region. Caponga / Iguape: (60 Km): The second largest colony of fishing of Ceará, where we can see closely the daily life of fishermen and their rafts. Soft sands and warm waters form the reefs (natural pools). Buggy, horseback, or raft conducted by the fishermen, restaurants where you can enjoy typical dishes based on seafood. MORRO BRANCO BEACH / BEACH SOURCES (90 km): The beach of Morro Branco, besides the delicious sea bath, has fountains of fresh water, dunes, cliffs and colorful sand, used in craft work in glass bottles. Buggy rides, glider can be enjoyed in Praia das Fontes. And the restaurant Water Park, we can enjoy delicious dishes (price does not include meals). Beach Park (115 km): Old Port of French pirates, lagoinha is now a rustic fishing colony. The natural lookout. It was the combination of the beautiful and simple, that in the seventies attracted visitors from around the world in search of peace and tranquility and still remain unchanged. Canoa Quebrada (156 km): Canoa Quebrada is famous for its cliffs of up to 30 meters in height, which act as natural lookout. It was the combination of the beautiful and simple, that in the seventies attracted visitors from around the world in search of peace and tranquility and still remain unchanged. Shopping Centro Dragão do Mar - Hours open to the public Tuesday through Friday, from 8:30 to 21:30. Saturday and Sunday from 14:30 to 21:30. To bring you the best memories of your trip, Fortress has excellent shopping in Monsenhor Tabosa in craft fairs and several shopping centers, large and small. and retail shops. Cultural center that brings to Ceará artistic events of international level and open space for the Culture, with exhibitions and shows. It houses a museum, cinema, craft shop, with bars and restaurants on your environment. 9

10 Beach Huts and Crafts Several along the beach, with emphasis on the Praia do Futuro, have good infrastructure and excellent service are constantly used as a stage event relaxed, sporting attractions and shows with national and international. The creativity and talent of the ceará enchant people around the world for the originality and diversity of craft, culture and folk art that can be found in Ceart - Central Crafts Ceará, Central Market, Center for Tourism, Arts and Crafts Fair of Av.Beira Mar and in various parts of the city Palace of Light Emcetur The former seat of state government, was built in the late eighteenth century, with the help of Indian labor force, and was acquired by the imperial government in Currently, it hosts the Ceará Academy of Letters. It has a collection of 15 thousand books, available for research. Rua do Rosário, 01 - Centro. Time: 2a/6a from 8 to 13h. Tel : Old Public Jail. Its construction began in 1856 and completed in It has classic lines and is characterized by clarity and simplicity of form. Currently, houses the Center for State Tourism (Emcetur), with 104 craft shops and two museums: the Minerals and Art and Culture Populares.Localiza in the downtown. Tuesday through Friday from 8 to 18h, Saturday. 8 to 12h. Casa de José de Alencar In the birthplace of the novelist are kept the remains of an old mill, considered the first of Ceará to receive steam power, as well as paintings and documents of the writer. It is located in Av.Washington Smith, Messejana. Sat and Sunday from 8 to 17:00 Ph: Nossa Senhora de Assunção Praça dos Leões It was the landmark for the city. Built in 1649, was named Fort Schoonemborck. In 1655, he was taken by the Portuguese and received its present name. Rebuilt in 1816, currently hosts the 10th Military Region. Open to the public daily. Av.Alberto Nepomuceno, Centro. Ph: Built in 1877, its name honors a general state which participated in the War of Paraguay. Highlight for the statues of bronze lions, brought from Paris in the early twentieth century. Located in the center, imposing architectural form with the Church of Our Lady of the Rosary, the Palace of Light and the former Provincial Assembly. Ponte Mentálica Built between 1908 and 1910, is an important architectural landmark and cultural Fortaleza.Com metal structure imported from Scotland and eclectic lines predominantly neo-classical elements, the theater also houses a library and art gallery. It has side garden designed by landscape artist Burle Marx. Also known as the English Bridge, was built in 1923, serving as a port for Fortaleza. From 1940 it became a meeting point of bohemia and passionate setting sun. The show is complete when the full moon rises from the Port of Fortaleza. In the mornings, dolphins can be seen playing in their vicinity. It has a convenience shop, cafe and kiosk at the Center for Environmental Preservation open from 8 am at to 11 am and 13 at 21h. Catedral Metropolitana and Museu do Automóvel Eclectic style, predominantly neo-gothic, the imposing Cathedral was built between the years 1937 and Cathedral Square Center. Tel: Opened on July 3, The museum has about 60 cars, one of the most comprehensive of its type (Cadillac, Chevrolet, Dodge, Fiat). The oldest is a 1917 Ford. Street Juiz Manoel Sales de Andrade, 70 Água Fria. Tuesday and Saturday from 14 to 17h and Sunday from 9 to 13h. Ph: Museu do Ceará It has a collection of 5830 pieces distributed in three major collections: Paleontology, Archeology / Anthropology and Indian furniture. The museum also displays Ceará permanent thematic exhibitions with topics of interest in the history of Ceará, such as the powers that be, the struggles and popular uprisings, the religious, intellectual production and irreverence of the surveyor. The Museum of Ceará works at the Palace Senador Alencar, construction of 1817 as registered by IPHAN official point of neo-brazilian. Street Sao Paulo,51-Centro, Ph: Tuesday to Friday: 8:30 to 17h. Saturdays and holidays: 8:30 to 12:30. Sunday: 14h to 17h. 10

11 Forte de Fortaleza The old Mucuripe Lighthouse was built in Baroque style, between the years 1840 to 1846, by slaves. Construction of masonry, wood and iron. It represents one of the oldest buildings in Fortaleza. Long been a reference to vessels docked here, however, the old eye of the sea, as it was known, was closed in In the period 1981 to 1982, received his most significant reform in order to house the Museum of Jangadeiro, on the Lighthouse Museum, whose collection refers to Fortaleza Cologne. Restored, today showcasing collection on the key moments and events that marked the capital of Ceará. Are reproductions, drawings, photographs, documents, illustrations, excerpts from novels and stories of visitors. Bars and restaurants Meat: GHELLER CHURRASCARIA Av. Mons. Tabosa, Ph: SAL E BRASA CHURRASCARIA Av. Abolição, 3500 Ph: DALLAS GRILL - Av. Dom Luis, 1219 Ph: Japanese food: KINGYO - Street Pereira Valente, Varjota, Ph: CHINA IN BOX - Av. Barão de Studart, 652 Ph: RYORI SHUSHI LOUNG Av. Dom Luis 1113, Shopping Bougainville Ph: MOYASH Street Frederico Borges, 427 Ph: French Food: MARCEL - Av Historiador Raimundo Girão, Praia de Iracema, Ph: Italian Food: PULCINELLA Av. Senador Virgilio Tavora, Aldeota, Ph: Rua Osvaldo Cruz, Aldeota, Ph: BAMBINO GIULIANO (Cantina Italiana) Barão de Aracati, 134 Praia de Iracema, Ph: CASA NOSTRA Av. Virgilio Tavora, 1770, Ph: L'ESCALE - Av.Barão de Studart, 855 Meireles - corner with Costa Barros, Ph: / Fish: PEIXADA DO MEIO - Av.Beira Mar, 4632 Mucuripe Ph: MILMARES - Street Frederico Borges, 496 Varjota Ph: BAN CHA - Street Frederico Borges, Varjota, Ph: MARQUINHOS DELÍCIAS CEARENSE - Av. Beira Mar, 4566 Mucuripe, Ph: O ALFREDO - Av. Beira Mar, 4616 Mucuripe, Ph: SOBRE O MAR D IRACEMA - Rua dos Tremenbés, 2 Praia de Iracema, Ph: EMERGENCY PHONES Police: 190 Tourist police: / Federal Police: / 161 Information: / 144 Fireman:. 193 Hospital Monte Kliniklum: Have a nice stay in Fortaleza. CHILDREN PROSTITUTION IS CRIME! COMPLAINT: