Fortaleza
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Fortaleza is a major fishing port and fast growing tourist destination in the northeast of Brazil. In the centre there are a few interesting colonial buildings. The Mercado Central and the Cathedral are the major sights in the area.
The best beaches are east of town. The Praia de Iracema and the Praia do Futuro are good options. Further east on the Avenida Beira Mar there are a few more beaches. The beaches are also the focal point of nightlife and entertainment.
Fortaleza is one of the best places for buying crafts. Lacework, embroidery, leather goods and ceramics are good buys. For good prices you should skip the tourist boutiques and try the Mercado Central.
Nightlife became famous since The New York Times reported its 'Hottest Monday night in the world'It can safely be said that from Monday to Sunday, there are always good options for every interest and taste.
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Praça do Ferreira is the major city square, and has stores, restaurants, and movie theaters as well as plenty of benches for just sitting and watching people. Praça José de Alencar has plenty of greenery and is the place to catch the city's best street performers. The relatively new Dragão do Mar culture center has an art museum and other modern attractions. Museu de Arte e Cultura Popular, Rua Senador Pompeu, near the beach. Located within the Centro de Turismo, this museum, housed in a single large room, displays many fine examples of folk art as well as boats and other cultural relics.
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There are two nice city beaches, Praia de Iracema and Praia do Futuro. The former is right in the city, within walking distance of the central district. The latter is a bit to the south, accessible by city bus. Wednesday is the night to go to Praia do Futuro as the locals go there to dine on caranguejo (crab) and dance the night away.
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