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10 Days in Fortaleza: Sun, Sand, and Sushi

Paulo Renato Sales

Paulo Renato Sales

10 Mar 2024

Embark on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Fortaleza, Brazil. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, relax on stunning beaches, and indulge in mouthwatering sushi. From exploring ancient marvels to savoring authentic cuisine, this itinerary has it all.

Trip to Fortaleza

Day 1Discovering Hidden Gems and Sushi Delights
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$60

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$ 5

Parque Rachel de Queiroz
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Ecopoint
Ecological park with many animals & birds, plus swimming facilities & live kids’ performances.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
15 - 18 min

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Rei do Sushi
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$30
17 - 21 min

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Sérgio Lanches
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 2Botanical Wonders and Cultural Delights
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$54

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$ 4

Parque Botânico do Ceará
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
30 - 36 min

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Parque da Liberdade Fortaleza
Small park with palm-lined footpaths, gazebos & play equipment, set around an ornamental lake.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Le Marché
Restaurante comandado pela Chef Marie Anne Bauer, traz o conceito de comida de mercado, com um cardápio que muda de acordo com as compras do dia e com influência francesa.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
2 - 3 min

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Mercado Cultural dos Pinhões
Industrial-chic pavilion hosting food festivals, open-air restaurants & cultural happenings.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Vila Mosquito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 3Spectacular Views and Gastronomic Delights
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$76

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$ 2

Espigão da Rui Barbosa
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Praça General Tiburcio
Leafy square with an 18th-century church & a statue of writer Rachel de Queiroz sitting on a bench.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Garfo Grill
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
7 - 10 min

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Porquilo Alimentos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$38
Day 4Beach Bliss and Italian Delights
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$85

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$ 2

Praia do Futuro
Seaside swimming locale with beach chairs & umbrellas available, plus food vendors & eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$13
23 - 28 min

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Guardian Iracema Statue
This beachfront statue honors a legendary indigenous figure popularized by a 19th-century novel.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Itália da Gabriele
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
6 - 9 min

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Praia de Iracema
Sandy beach in a populous urban district with a long pier, prominent sculpture & a promenade.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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La Bella Italia
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34
Day 5Coastal Adventures and Acai Delights
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$48

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$ 2

Espigão da João Cordeiro
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
14 - 17 min

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Praia de Mucurpe
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Toca do Açaí
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
6 - 9 min

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Illa Mare
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$24
Day 6Nature Escapes and Culinary Delights
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$68

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$ 2

Parque Bisão
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Jardim Japonês
Intimate garden with traditional Japanese landscaping, water features & architecture.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Marcel Restaurant
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
3 - 4 min

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Aterro da Praia de Iracema
Street food, sculptures & bars on a promenade & breakwater lining a sandy stretch of reclaimed land.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
11 - 16 min

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Vila Mosquito
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$30
Day 7Nature Retreats and Craft Beer Delights
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$52

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$ 2

Parque Estadual do Cocó
Conservation land containing threatened species of plant and animal life, with boat tours & trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Praça das Flores - Bosque (Dr. Carlos Alberto Studart Gomes)
Urban square shaded by tall trees, with a playground, sports courts & colorful flower stalls.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Donkey Head Cervejaria
Cervejaria artesanal com gastropub integrado, ambiente sofisticado e ao mesmo tempo despojado, transmissão de jogos, cervejas frescas produzida no local, cozinha de alto padrão, drinks com e sem álcool e sobremesas, 32 torneiras de chope.
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$24
7 - 10 min

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Kopenhagen
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 8Park Adventures and Organic Delights
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$56

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$ 4

Park Adahil Barreto
Play areas, dog walks & Cocó River views in a tree-shaded suburban park popular for family picnics.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Parque Rio Branco
Urban park with cycling paths shaded by tall trees, plus occasional concerts at an outdoor theater.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Dom Pastel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$28
2 - 3 min

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Praça Luíza Távora
Green plaza with creatively designed play areas, a restored train car & frequent craft fairs.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Sabores Orgânicos
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$28
Day 9Sand Dunes and Seafood Delights
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$68

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$ 4

Dunas da Sabiaguaba
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
24 - 29 min

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Praia do Beach Park
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
20 - 29 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$36
19 - 23 min

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Cozinha da Danny
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$32
Day 10Wildlife Encounters and Gastrobar Delights
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$77

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$ 7

Itapark - Clube e Hospedagem
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
35 - 42 min

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Sargento Prata City Zoo
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$5
17 - 21 min

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Boi & Cia
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
$38
12 - 15 min

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Casa de José de Alencar
Exhibits & events showcased in the small house where an iconic 19th-century writer once lived.
2:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Docca Gastrobar
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$34

Budget breakdown: $672 In total

Activities & Food:$644
Transport:$28