Welcome to
Fortaleza
Come for the beach.
Stay for the night.
Beaches, sunshine, fresh seafood, ice-cold caipirinhas and a nightlife scene that runs until sunrise. Brazil's northeast, at its best.
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Year-round sunshine
Fortaleza has no bad season
Tonight in Fortaleza
What's open, what's on, where to go tonight.
The Beaches
Not all beaches are the same. Different stretches of coastline suit different kinds of days.
Praia do Futuro
The beach locals actually use. Long stretch with large open-air restaurants serving cold beer and fresh catch.
Meireles
The tourist-friendly beachfront. Wide promenade, the city's main hotel concentration and good access to restaurants.
Praia de Iracema
Smaller beach with a different character. The nearby neighborhood is one of the oldest parts of the city.
Mucuripe
Working fishing port with a distinct atmosphere. Known for lobster and local seafood stalls.
Which beach is right for you?
Where to Stay in Fortaleza
Four neighborhoods. Four completely different trips.
Choose your neighborhood
After the Beach
Sunset. Then Drinks.
The light turns coral around 5pm. The waterfront fills up. Cold beer at a barraca, or a caipirinha somewhere with a view. Fortaleza after dark starts slowly and builds beautifully.
Explore the nightlife →After Dark
The city has a serious nightlife culture. Bars that fill at midnight. Live music. Clubs that run until the sun comes back up.
What's On in Fortaleza
Verified bars, beach clubs and restaurants — open now.
Austin Pub
📍 Meireles
🕐 17:00-04:00
Chico do Caranguejo
📍 Praia do Futuro
Crocobeach
📍 Praia do Futuro
🕐 09:00 - 19:00
Esquina do Chef
📍 Joaquim Távora
🕐 12:00-23:00
Floresta Garden
📍 Aldeota
🕐 17:00-02:00
Hoots Gastropub
📍 Meireles
🕐 12:00-03:00
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Fortaleza is just the start
Explore Ceará
The state of Ceará has over 570 km of coastline. Fortaleza is the gateway to some of the most dramatic and least crowded beaches in Brazil.
JericoacoaraDune lagoons and kite surfing. One of the most visited beaches in Brazil.
Kite surfing, dune lagoons, remote beaches
CumbucoActive dunes and a kite surfing hub. Under an hour west of the city.
Kite surfing, active dunes, easy day trip
Canoa QuebradaRed sandstone cliffs, a clifftop village and a long Atlantic beach.
Cliffs, village atmosphere, long beaches
Beach ParkLarge water park east of the city. Popular with families.
Families, water slides, full-day visit
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