Centro de Turismo

An all too common sight in South America; Fortaleza has a beautiful railway station... but traffic ended in 1975.

Fortaleza railway station

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

Mercado Central

In a late 19th-century seat of state government. Explains the history of the state of Ceará and its capital.

Museu do Ceará

Located in an old prison, now the Centro de Turismo, along with a handicraft market and a tourist information. Displays many fine examples of folk art as well as boats and other cultural relics.

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