Fortaleza (Portuguese for fortress, pronounced [foɾ.ta.le.zɐ]) is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. With a population of over 2.4 million, it is considered the second most important city in the region in economic terms, after Salvador in Bahia. Fortaleza has an area of 336 sq km. To the north of the city lies the Atlantic Ocean; to the south are the cities of Pacatuba, Eusébio, Maracanaú and Itaitinga; to the east is the county of Aquiraz and the Atlantic Ocean; and to west is the city of Caucaia.
Three thousand hours of sunlight per year and the constant ocean breeze make Fortaleza an appealing tourist attraction. The nightlife is full of festivities, with bars, restaurants, and shows. The city is known for having the "wildest Monday nights in the world"[citation needed]. The Praia de Iracema (Iracema's beach), one of the first urban nuclei of the city, holds many bars and restaurants. It includes the pier known as the Ponte dos Ingleses (Bridge of the Englishmen)—located near the old docks—which is used to watch the sunset and spot dolphins.
Fortaleza's urbanized beaches have warm waters. The scenery is complemented by the jangadas (small rafts used by many of Ceará's fishermen). The jangandas catch seafood for Ceará cuisine. The Praia do Futuro (Beach of the Future) is a popular meeting place for bathers, with many beachside restaurants, built in local style using carnauba straw, called "Barracas de Praia." On Thursday nights, the beach becomes the focus of the city's nightlife, with live music, forró and crab a popular choice to eat.
It's my favourite Beach city in Brazil
2006-12-25 23:51:18
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answered by nonconformiststraightguy 6
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Theres a lot of nice beaches . You have to be willing to live in a poor country. Not the same here.Didn't allways feel safe there.
Stayed 2 weeks in Aracaju in the state of Sergipe.Stayed overnight in Sao Paulo.However the people are very hospitable.
2006-12-25 14:52:58
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answered by thresher 7
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