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Exploring Fortaleza, the natural beauty of northeastern Brazil
“Abacaxi, óleo de coco, camarão, lagosta!” Pineapple, coconut oil, grilled shrimps, lobster. These the main products offered by the noisy ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...