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To know Fortaleza is also to go on a trip on its history. The city got modernized, but still keeps signs from the past in museums, churches, fortresses, squares, stations, theaters and historic buildings. The city center is filled with those memories, such as the Fortress of Nossa Senhora da Assunção, built on the same place where the city originated, and the Luz Palace, a beautiful construction in classic style from the end of the 18th century, which used to be the State Government headquarters. However, going to the beaches is, without doubt, one of the best activities for those coming to Fortaleza.

Iracema, Meireles and Futuro beaches are among the most popular options within the city. To walk on the Beira Mar Avenue promenade from the start, at Mucuripe, up to the Ingleses Bridge, at Iracema Beach, is a must-do walk, and quite reinvigorating. Boat trips by the beach margins are offered at tourist spots and are ideal for those wishing to enjoy a panoramic view of the capital.

The city has a physical structure able to cater for any type of event, local and international. Ease of access to the airport, flights available to many Brazilian regions and other countries, and the privileged location make the State a natural choice for organizers of fairs, conferences and events. Add the many tourism attractions, offering first class entertainment for the tourists.

Basic information
Climate is tropical hot and dry, with average annual temperature of 27ºC. The relative humidity in the air in Fortaleza is 77% with average annual rainfall of 1.378,3 mm.

City facts
Fortaleza
State: Ceará
Region: Northeast
Population: 2.374.944 inhabitants
Area Code: (85)

Distances
Natal: 533km
Teresina: 634km
João Pessoa: 688km
Recife: 799km
São Luís: 1.070km
Salvador: 1.403km
Rio de Janeiro: 2.838km
São Paulo: 3.144km

Accommodation / Restaurants
The cearense cuisine is a flavorful mixture of the Portuguese culinary, which gives preference to fish, with the indigenous foods and the African spices. The hotel network is considered one of the best in the Country. Besides, it is one of the newest. There are hundreds of hotels, inns, hostels and flats, featuring the cearense hospitality.

How to get there
By Air: Pinto Martins International Airport receives flights from the Brazilian capitals and from other countries.
By Road: All Brazilian capitals have direct connections to Fortaleza.

Services
Tourism Information: +55 (85) 0800 99 1516 / 3488-7411 / 3256-4080
Pinto Martins International Airport: +55 (85) 3477-1667
Bus Station: +55 (85) 3256-1025
General Hospital: +55 (85) 3488-2800
Bank agencies: There are branches from all main banks operating in Brazil.

Source: Brasilian Tourism Portal