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.

See: 18
Do: 8
Eat: 19
Drink: 17
Buy: 11

17 places match

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Armazem

The biggest party in town on Wednesdays, when it attracts mostly foreign men and a fair share of working girls. Also opens on Saturdays with a more mixed crowd. Live forro on a big stage and a separate eurotechno-lounge.

Closed · opens 11 pmEntry R$ 20

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Arre Égua

Thoroughly decorated as a Ceará countryside joint, although the prices are nothing of the kind. Live classic forro. Good spot on Tuesdays. Mainly age 30 and over. Next door restaurant.

Tuesdays and Fridays from about 20:00 till lateEntry R$ 30

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Bar do Pedrinho

Located in the "red" district of Benfica, this is a watering hole for members of political organizations, but also university teachers, University Theater students and locals in general. They also serve food like barbecue, green beans and gizzard. Good music and clean bathroom.

Mon-Sat 16:00-

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Bar do Seu Assis

Barbecue, beer and outdoor seating. The service is often slow, but on the other hand people come here to relax, not to stress. It's one of the most popular bars in the Benfica district.

Mon-Sat 17:00-

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Café Santa Clara

Excellent coffee, some extremely sweet varieties, good bites, and extreme air-conditioning in a pleasant, old-worldly setting. Slow service, though.

Tue-Sun 15:00-22:00

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Cantinho Acadêmico

Fairly quick service and a wide variety of snacks and meals. On the downside it's slightly more expensive than other bars in the area. On the weekend there are live music and occasionally even full-scale concerts.

Mon-Sat 16:00-

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Casa das Artes

Located in the Jose Bonifacio district, in this bar and lounge you have the opportunity to get behind the microphone yourself together with local artists.

Thu-Sat 19:00-

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Chope do Bexiga

Famous for its Chope de Vinho — is it wine or beer after all?

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Forró do Pirata

A crowd of happy tourists (many domestic) dances to forró and axé music. Overpriced at R$ 35. Most large hotels have discounted tickets for their guest (and occasionally others), ask in the reception.

on Mondays (in high season also on Fridays) in Praia de Iracema

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