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Markets and independent shops in Fortaleza

11 markets, bookshops, record shops and makers in Fortaleza.

Ranked with the travel guide's picks and well-known places first.

Markets and independent shops in Fortaleza

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    Mercado Central

    Central Market

    Artesanal center with over 500 vendors. Clothing, food products, books and other art are products you can find at the "Central Market".

    Mon-Fri 07:00-18:00, Sat 08:00-16:00, Sun 08:00-13:00

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    Mercado São Sebastião

    For a true abundance of fruits and vegetables, in addition to meat, fish and whatever else you could think of for your kitchen, visit Mercado São Sebastião, at the east end of Av. Bezerra de Menezes, 4 blocks south and 5 west of Praça José de Alencar in the centre. The earlier you arrive, the greater the variety.

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    North Shopping

    In the west of the city, in addition to the stores also features a cinema multiplex including one 3D auditorium.

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    Pão de Açúcar

    There is a very convenient Pão de Açúcar round-the-clock supermarket by the intersection of Av. Abolição and Av. Desembargador Moreira. Although more expensive than most other shops, it has a good selection of groceries, including many imports, and also some fresh foods. Fresh sandwiches and pizzas until 20:00.

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    Sebo O Geraldo

    Behind a modest façade there is a vast selection of used books, including hundreds of titles in English (although much outdated) and a little something in many other languages.

    About R$ 5 for a paperback

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    Shopping Aldeota

    220 stores on five floors, specializing in brand clothing. Also has a cinema, a food court and covered parking.

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    Shopping Iguatemi

    The largest mall in Fortaleza and one of the best. Everything from C&A, to Zoompe and Lacoste. A huge 24-hour supermarket, large food court and the biggest cinema in town.

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    Via Sul Shopping

    Six floors of all kinds of stores from fashion, food and sports equipment to different services and entertainment.

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    Centro Cultural de Artesanato do Ceará

    CEART

    Local handicrafts cultural center

    Mon-Sat 09:00-20:00

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    Centro de Turismo

    CETUR

    Rua Senador Pompeu, 350

    Mon-Sat 07:00-18:00, Sun 07:00-12:00

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    Shopping Del Passeo

    85 stores, mostly domestic chains. Has a cinema.

Listings from the Wikivoyage guide to Fortaleza (CC BY-SA 4.0).