Fortaleza, portuguese for fortressis, the State capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. With population of around 2 million, it is considered the third most important city in the region in economic terms, after Salvador and Recife. Fortaleza has an area of 336 square km. To the north of the city lies the Atlantic Ocean. A lot of sun, sea and also many beaches, make the State of Ceará one the main tourist destinations of the Northeast in Brazil. Located right below the line of the Equator, half-way between Europe and North America, it has 573 km of coast, the sun shines 2,800 hours a year and the see water is always warm. Its sea breeze constantly softens the temperature, keeping an annual average between 23° and 30° C.
The Brazilian currency is Real (R$).

Fortaleza, the capital city of the State of Ceará, has been for decades one of the most popular destinations of Brazilian tourists. In recent years, the fame of Fortaleza has been gaining the world, and the number of Europeans, North and South Americans travellers coming to Cearás has grown fast.

What attracts so many Brazilian and foreigners to Fortaleza? Rather than poiting one single point, it is safer to say that visitors are attracted by a combination of the sunny beaches, the busy and safe nightlife, the delicious culinary, the rich Brazilian culture, the very peaceful and friendly people. On top of that, it's worthy mentioning that Brazil is a country with low cost of living.