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Destinations - Fortaleza

   

Description

Fortaleza, also called the "Land of the Sun", is an authentic tropical paradise and welcomes thousands of visitors every year. They are all fascinated with the wide white sand beaches,  the sea of green and warm waters, beautiful bays with coconut trees, dunes, the handicraft works and the local customs and traditions. Fortaleza is one of the most modern capitals of the Northeast, mixing more than two centuries of history, seen on the many historical sites of the city, with modern shopping centers and buildings. Night life is agitated with inumerous choices of bars, restaurants and clubs.

           

Activities

City tours to visit the historical sites, buggie rides and sandboarding on the dunes, beaches, water parks, scuba diving and other adventure sports.

      

Local Tours in Fortaleza

                                          

Packages including/ from Fortaleza:

- Rio de Janeiro & Fortaleza - 8 days

- Dune Expedition - 8 days

        

- Other Packages

     

Accommodation

An excellent range of hotels, pousadas and resorts are available.                        

   

Weather 

 

   

Local Tours from Fortaleza

Tour 1- Beach Park-It's a modern water park with many attractions, including an artificial river of 300 m. 

Full day tour.

Tour 2 - Cumbuco Beach- Beach location with 10 m dunes,  where you will experience a buggie ride on the dunes (normally the driver asks the visitors if they want it with or without strong emotions...). You can also lie on the beach, eat the local food in one of the restaurants, try sandboarding on the dunes and walk around this beautiful location.
Full day tour.

 

Tour 3 -Morro Branco Beach and Fontes Beach -Morro Branco is a spectacular beach with cliffs and beautiful views. It's famous for the coloured sand from its cliffs.  Alongside, you'll also visit Praia das Fontes which literally means "beach of the springs" and it truly is. The water is clear and cold and it comes from the cliffs.
Full day tour.

 

Tour 4 - Canoa Quebrada   - It's a fishing village, famous for the big and coloured sand dunes where you can do sandboarding and go for a ride on a buggie. It's very popular and the colour of the sea, the Jangada trips and the beauty of the place attracts thousands of visitors every year.

Full day tour.

Tour 5 - Caponga Beach and Iguape Beach - Beautiful beaches, Caponga and Iguape are relatively close to each other and about 30 miles from Fortaleza. Caponga is an old fishing village surrounded by dunes, and it's still an important fishing center in Ceará state. It's also a good place to buy handmade laces, typical from Ceará.
Full day tour.

 

Tour 6 - Flexeiras Beach - Flexeiras is just above Lagoinha. The drive from Lagoinha to Flexeiras is stunningly beautiful. The town itself is a sleepy little fishing village. If you want to get off the path a bit, Flexeiras is just the place to visit. 
Full day tour.  

 

Tour 7 - Lagoinha Beach- Lagoinha is about 80 miles or so out of town. You will enjoy the ride through the countryside to get there. Great views, excellent for pictures.
Full day tour.

 

Tour 8 - City Tour - Tour around Fortaleza visiting the main touristic attractions: Iracema Statue, the Harbour, Future Beach, Theater José de Alencar, Metropolitan Cathedral, Fort of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, Central Market and Metallic Bridge.(around 3h30min).

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