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What to see in Fortaleza

Sunshine all year round, northeastern beaches and dunes nearby.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
Photo: ME/Portal da Copa · CC BY-SA 3.0

Fortaleza highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Praia do Futuro

    The beach of the beach shacks.

  2. Beira Mar

    A promenade with a craft market.

  3. Canoa Quebrada

    Red cliffs and dunes.

  4. Jericoacoara

    A village of dunes and lagoons, a few hours away.

  5. Dragão do Mar Centre

    A cultural centre.

Day trips from Fortaleza

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Fortaleza

Any time of year is good to travel to Fortaleza: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May no warnings
  6. Jun no warnings
  7. Jul no warnings
  8. Aug no warnings
  9. Sep no warnings
  10. Oct no warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the boteco (neighbourhood bar). The dishes you can’t miss are in the Brazil guide.

Frequently asked questions about Fortaleza

What to see in Fortaleza?

Praia do Futuro, Beira Mar, Canoa Quebrada, Jericoacoara and Dragão do Mar Centre.

What to see in Fortaleza in one day?

Don’t miss Praia do Futuro, Beira Mar, Canoa Quebrada, Jericoacoara and Dragão do Mar Centre. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to Fortaleza?

Any time of year is good to travel to Fortaleza: our data shows no months with weather, closure or crowd warnings.

What day trips can you take from Fortaleza?

Jericoacoara.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.