Fortaleza
Fortaleza is a major city on Brazil's northeast coast, and the capital of Ceará state. It is one of the largest cities in Brazil and certainly one of the most vibrant. The city is perhaps the most popular domestic package tour destination, and Europeans are following suit. Despite being quite a party town, the carnival in Fortaleza is rather feeble, though growing bigger by the year, with the largest parades being maracatu-style. In 2018, there were 2.6 million inhabitants in the city, and 4.1 million in the metropolitan area.
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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Behind a modest façade there is a vast selection of used books, including hundreds of titles in English (although much outdated) and a little something in many other languages.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.
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