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7 Days in Fortaleza: Sun, Sand, and Adventure

Juliana Oliveira

Juliana Oliveira

9 Dec 2023

Join me on an exhilarating journey through the vibrant city of Fortaleza, where we'll soak up the sun on Praia do Futuro, ride thrilling water slides at Beach Park, explore local markets like Feirinha da Beira Mar, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of Jardim Japonês. Get ready for a week of unforgettable experiences in this tropical paradise!

Trip to Fortaleza

Day 1Beach Bliss at Praia do Futuro and Thrills at Beach Park
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$287

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$ 4

Praia do Futuro
Seaside swimming locale with beach chairs & umbrellas available, plus food vendors & eateries.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$31
31 - 38 min

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Beach Park
Major resort with a waterpark with thrill rides, a stretch of natural beach, family hotels & dining.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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$255
Day 2Shop and Stroll at Feirinha da Beira Mar and Praça Luíza Távora
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$0

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$ 4

Feirinha da Beira Mar
Beachside market known for handicrafts, jewelry, beachwear & souvenirs, plus food stalls.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
10 - 12 min

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Praça Luíza Távora
Green plaza with creatively designed play areas, a restored train car & frequent craft fairs.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 3Serenity and Nature at Jardim Japonês and Parque Bisão
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Jardim Japonês
Intimate garden with traditional Japanese landscaping, water features & architecture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 16 min

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Parque Bisão
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 4Floral Delights at Praça das Flores and the Guardian Iracema Statue
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$ 4

Praça das Flores - Bosque (Dr. Carlos Alberto Studart Gomes)
Urban square shaded by tall trees, with a playground, sports courts & colorful flower stalls.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
13 - 16 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
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Free
Day 5Explore History at Parque da Liberdade Fortaleza and Ecopoint
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$ 4

Parque da Liberdade Fortaleza
Small park with palm-lined footpaths, gazebos & play equipment, set around an ornamental lake.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
24 - 29 min

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Ecopoint
Ecological park with many animals & birds, plus swimming facilities & live kids’ performances.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 6Wildlife Encounters at Sargento Prata City Zoo and Park Adahil Barreto
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$13

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$ 4

Sargento Prata City Zoo
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$13
15 - 18 min

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Park Adahil Barreto
Play areas, dog walks & Cocó River views in a tree-shaded suburban park popular for family picnics.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free
Day 7Nature's Retreat at Parque Estadual do Cocó and Aterro da Praia de Iracema
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$ 4

Parque Estadual do Cocó
Conservation land containing threatened species of plant and animal life, with boat tours & trails.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
16 - 20 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.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $322 In total

Activities & Food:$299
Transport:$24