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Aldeota
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Aldeota
The busy district behind Meireles, with three shopping centres, the state craft store and lots of places to eat.
- 📍LocationRight behind Meireles
- 🛍️Shopping centresThree in the area
- 🧵CeArtCrafts from Ceará
- 🍽️FoodMany venues in our guide
About Aldeota
What is Aldeota like?
Aldeota begins where Meireles ends: a busy district of shops, offices, apartments and restaurants. It has three shopping centres, including Shopping Aldeota and Shopping Del Paseo, known for its Spanish-inspired architecture.
For souvenirs, head to CeArt on Praça Luiza Távora: the State of Ceará’s shop for work by local artisans.
✅ Good for
- Shopping and souvenirs
- Plenty of restaurants
- Business trips
- Being close to Meireles
⚠️ Less good for
- A beach on your doorstep
- A quiet, green feel
- Sightseeing: it is mainly an area to live and shop
Tip: Buy your crafts at CeArt: everything is made by artisans from Ceará.
Experiences
Things to do in Aldeota
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CeArt, Praça Luiza Távora
The state craft store at Avenida Santos Dumont 1589: from clothing and kitchenware to saint figurines and decor, all made in Ceará. Open Monday to Saturday (2024 listing).
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Shopping Del Paseo
A shopping centre with Spanish-inspired architecture, shops, services and, since 2022, a cinema with two premium screens.
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Shopping Aldeota
Shopping centre at Avenida Dom Luís 500, which also has a CeArt shop.
Featured in Aldeota
Hotels, restaurants and tours in Aldeota can feature here.
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Food and drink
See them in the guide →Eating and drinking in Aldeota
Venues from our restaurant guide in Aldeota.
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MizakiRestaurant · Aldeota
🍽️Japanese restaurant in Aldeota and a long-standing name in the city: sushi, sashimi and hot dishes.
Cabaña del PrimoRestaurant · Aldeota
🍽️Argentine parrilla in Aldeota, known for the quality of its meat.
Muatua BistrotRestaurant · Aldeota
🍽️Wine bar with natural, organic and biodynamic wines and sharing plates made with local ingredients.
AmecariRestaurant · Aldeota
🍽️Chef Frederico Jayme’s own cooking in a 1950s house: local ingredients, international techniques. Open since 2023.
Cantinho do FrangoRestaurant · Aldeota
🍸Loved for food from Ceará: panelada, fried cassava, baião de dois and feijão de corda.
Floresta GardenBar & nightlife · Aldeota
Large open-air gastropub with a garden, live music and shows. Popular with groups.
Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza →Staying in Aldeota
Aldeota mainly offers business hotels and apartments, within walking distance of Meireles.
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Business hotel
Practical for meetings in the city.
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Apartment
More space for longer stays.
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Rather be by the sea?
Look in Meireles, a few streets away.
Location
Getting around Fortaleza →Getting around from Aldeota
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Bus
Major bus routes run along Avenida Dom Luís and Desembargador Moreira.
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On foot
Meireles and Varjota are within walking distance.
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Uber and 99
For longer trips.
🛡️ Staying safe
In busy places
Keep your phone and bag close in crowds.
At night
Stick to busy, well-used streets and take an Uber or 99 for longer distances.
Swimming
Swim near a staffed lifeguard post and check the flags.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Aldeota
Where can I buy crafts in Aldeota?
At CeArt on Praça Luiza Távora (Avenida Santos Dumont 1589), the State of Ceará’s craft store.
Which shopping centres are in Aldeota?
Shopping Aldeota and Shopping Del Paseo, among others.
Is Aldeota a good place to stay?
For business or a longer stay, yes. If you want to be by the sea, choose Meireles.
Sources: O POVO (2024): Artesanato cearense ganha destaque · Nosso Meio: Shopping Del Paseo completa 22 anos · QuintoAndar: Como é morar em Meireles
Nearby
All neighbourhoods →Neighbouring areas
SeafrontMeireles
The rebuilt Beira Mar promenade, the craft market every evening and plenty of hotels facing the sea.
See the neighbourhood →
Behind MeirelesVarjota
Known as the city’s food district: restaurants and bars a few blocks from the sea.
See the neighbourhood →🌳Behind Aldeota
Dionísio Torres
Small, leafy residential area next to Aldeota, with 1960s villas among new apartment blocks.
See the neighbourhood →⛪South of Centro
Fátima
Central residential area between Benfica and Aldeota, with few tourists.
See the neighbourhood →Blog
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