Fortaleza Centro Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza showing a church or cathedral and street scenes
Fortaleza Centro
Passeio Publico featuring a park
Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza featuring a church or cathedral, signage and street scenes
Jose de Alencar Theater showing heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Passeio Publico showing a park and a statue or sculpture

Passeio Publico

Relax among the native plants, enjoy fresh food and drinks from local vendors and watch the street performers in one of Fortaleza’s most popular parks.

Passeio Publico
Dragao do Mar Art and Culture Center

Dragao do Mar Art and Culture Center

After visiting Dragao do Mar Art and Culture Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Fortaleza. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Dragao do Mar Art and Culture Center
Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza showing a church or cathedral and street scenes

Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza

Marvel at the intricate design features of the many chapels and stained-glass windows of this city center cathedral, known for its unusual combination of Gothic and Roman architecture.

Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza
Jose de Alencar Theater showing heritage architecture

Jose de Alencar Theater

Admire stunning architecture and enjoy a theatrical performance at one of Fortaleza’s most historic landmarks.

Jose de Alencar Theater

Central Market

During your trip to Fortaleza, you can enjoy retail therapy at Central Market. While you're in the area, stroll along the beautiful beaches.

Central Market

Instituto Doutor José Frota

If Instituto Doutor José Frota is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Fortaleza.

Instituto Doutor José Frota

Activities

From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach

AU$30
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach
Fortaleza: Beach Park Round-Trip Transfer

Fortaleza: Beach Park Round-Trip Transfer

AU$18
per adult
Fortaleza: Beach Park Round-Trip Transfer
Beach Park Transportation

Beach Park Transportation

AU$29
per adult
Beach Park Transportation
Fortaleza to/from Jericoacoara Transfer

Fortaleza to/from Jericoacoara Transfer

AU$337
per traveller
Fortaleza to/from Jericoacoara Transfer
City Tour Fortaleza

City Tour Fortaleza

AU$43
per adult
City Tour Fortaleza
Lagoinha, the Postcard Beach

Lagoinha, the Postcard Beach

AU$43
per adult
Lagoinha, the Postcard Beach
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Our pick of the best Fortaleza Centro Hotel Deals

Angra Praia Hotel
Angra Praia Hotel
3 out of 5
Rua Nogueira Acioli, 358, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AU$54 per night from 1 Aug to 2 Aug
AU$54
1 Aug - 2 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (327 reviews)
"Muito boa, terceira vez que me hospedo nele. Porém da ultima faltou água no hotel, tive que ir pra uma feira expor 1 dia sem banho, no checkout nao tiveram e nem ofereceram nenhuma cortesia. Acho q faltou um pouco de cordialidade. Fora isso foi bom o período hospedado."

Reviewed on 1 Jul. 2025

Angra Praia Hotel
pousada so alegria
pousada so alegria
2.5 out of 5
Av. Dom Manuel, 103, Fortaleza, CE
Stay at this inn in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free valet parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Iracema Beach ...
6.4/10 (13 reviews)
Custo benefício o mais em conta!
"Pousada muito simples, custo benefício o melhor possível. Pertíssimo da praia de Iracema, Dragão do mar, restaurantes, lanchonetes, Mercado municipal e etc. Quando vou sem a família é onde fico."

Reviewed on 12 Nov. 2024

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Residencial Dragão
Residencial Dragão
3 out of 5
Rua Deputado João Lopes, 75, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AU$61 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$61
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star inn in Fortaleza. Enjoy free parking, a 24-hour front desk, and housekeeping. Popular attractions Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Iracema Beach ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (7 reviews)
"Gostei da localização e do atendimento, tem estacionamento."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Residencial Dragão
Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza
Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza
3.5 out of 5
Av. Monsenhor Tabosa, 940 - Meireles, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AU$92 per night from 4 July to 5 July
AU$92
4 July - 5 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (786 reviews)
"Super recomendamos O quarto era modestos. Não tinha vista pro mar, mas o conforto foi o melhor. O café da manhã era fresco e super saboroso,a melhor beeakfast que já comemos na vida. Tivemos uma experiencia maravilhosa e sem dúvida voltaríamos."

Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2025

Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza
Praiano Hotel
Praiano Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Avenida Beira Mar, 2800, Meireles, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AU$197 per night from 3 July to 4 July
AU$197
3 July - 4 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"O hotel é otimo, bem localizado, manutenção e limpeza impecável , cafe da manhã maravilhoso. Sempre ficamos no hotel quando vamos a Fortaleza. Atendimento meio indiferente e grosseiro por parte da funcionária que fez o nosso checkout. Estava claramente irritada com alguma coisa e foi bem grosseira ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Praiano Hotel
Hotel Aquarius
Hotel Aquarius
3 out of 5
Av. Monsenhor Tabosa, 1078, Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE
The price is AU$60 per night from 6 July to 7 July
AU$60
6 July - 7 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Fortaleza. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (807 reviews)
"Staff were amazing and very helpful especially since I really don’t speak Portuguese they tired speaking in English for me. The breakfast was great and the location of the hotel is perfect. Room and bathroom clean. I will definitely go back here"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2024

Hotel Aquarius
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Other neighbourhoods around Fortaleza Centro

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Praia de Iracema

Praia de Iracema is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Monsignor Tabosa Avenue and Iracema Beach.

Praia de Iracema
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Benfica

Visitors to Benfica like its monuments. Jump on the metro at Benfica Station or Padre Cicero Station to see top sights like Presidente Vargas Stadium while you're in the area.

Benfica
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Aldeota

You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Aldeota. You might want to make time for a stop at Portugal Square or Aldeota Shopping Center.

Aldeota
Fortaleza featuring a beach

Meireles

Meireles is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Iracema Beach or Meireles Beach.

Meireles
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Mucuripe

4/5(1 area review)

Mucuripe is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Mucuripe Beach and Beira Mar.

Mucuripe
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Papicu

Travellers like the shopping in Papicu, and RioMar Shopping Mall is a top attraction you might want to visit.

Papicu

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