“Abacaxi, óleo de coco, camarão, lagosta!” Pineapple, coconut oil, grilled shrimps, lobster. These the main products offered by the noisy and familiar street vendors populating Brazilian beaches and exploring Fortaleza you are bound to experience that. Everything about them … [Read more...]
Mighty Iguazu Waterfalls, a photo journey
These photos were not taken this time I came to Brazil, but as I was perusing among my pictures, I saw this series of shots I had taken one of the last times here and wondered why I hadn't published them already. Iguazu waterfalls, covering the border between three states, … [Read more...]
Dragão do Mar, Fortaleza’s center of culture, art and science
Even after getting mugged and deciding I wasn't going back to the beach, I had a quick trip to Fortaleza's cultural pride, the Dragão do Mar, or Sea Dragon, where I always enjoy hanging around and just observe what they have planned for the day. Dragão do Mar, in fact, just … [Read more...]
Mugged in Fortaleza, how a bad experience can spoil your holiday (plus some safety tips!)
On my very second day in Brazil I was mugged in Fortaleza while strolling along one of my favorite beaches, Beira Mar. Before you think "You should have known Brazil is dangerous", let me tell you that yes, I know many Brazilian cities have a very sad record when it comes to … [Read more...]
A trip, a photo – Emcetur, in Fortaleza a better use for a public prison
It does look unusual for a market, but at first sight you probably won't imagine this colonial building was created as the city's public jail, nonetheless. Today Fortaleza's Emcetur - Centro do Turismo, in Rua Senador Pompeu 350, hosts the Museum of Art and Culture of Ceara and a … [Read more...]
Mercado Central, a feast for the eyes in the heart of Fortaleza – A Photo Essay
My stroll around Mercado Central, the essence of Ceara's art and craft in the heart of Fortaleza, right next to Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Rest assured that here you can find literally anything, from food to clothes to shoes to hammocks to kitchen towels. If you … [Read more...]
Museums, legacy and what Fortaleza is not doing to boost its tourism
It was the first thing I wanted to visit and it ended up being the very last one. Hours before leaving, I finally managed to get to Museu do Ceara, Ceara's Museum, in 51 Rua São Paulo in Fortaleza city center, near Praça de Alencar. I usually visit many museums and palaces, … [Read more...]
Loud and proud, meet Fortaleza art and handicraft (VIDEO)
If you go to an art fair in Fortaleza, or in all of Ceara, you will soon notice that everything about it seems to shout. I'm not just referring to the loud music that very likely will spruce the evening up further, but especially to the impressive range of colors improbably … [Read more...]
A maze of cliffs, water springs, white beaches: welcome to Beberibe
I confess, this time I came to Brazil I've been definitely spoiling myself. Every morning is my fixed date with the beach close to where I live, and when I don't go it means I'm hitting the roads to discover yet other natural wonders of this state of Ceara, in the Northeastern … [Read more...]
Madness, bras and the best tribute to José de Alencar
I've already written about the tragic story of Iracema, so yesterday, while I was vagabonding around Fortaleza city center, finding a tribute to the very much cherished writer José de Alencar was a true moment of joy. I would have liked it to be a cozy one, between me and the … [Read more...]
