In this “City Tour” you, the visitor, are invited to discover the history and uniqueness of the beautiful city of Fortaleza. The Portuguese colonists were the first non-native settlers in Ceará that, in dispute with dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, founded a small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, on April 13, 1726. Today, the city is the fifth largest in Brazil with a population of 2.2 Million.
You’ll experience the full spectrum of the city, from young Fortaleza to old. You’ll experience first-hand the diversity and beauty of the city’s well maintained historical buildings including: the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyr’s Square, the Center of Tourism, the Statue of Iracema, the Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbour of Mucuripe and the famous beach “Praia do Futuro.”
On to the Sol Poente Route and discover a haven of countless natural beauties. At 37km east of Fortaleza, in the district of Caucaia, we find Cumbuco Beach. Originally an ancient fisherman colony, Cumbuco is a beautiful place with a surprising sand dune landscape punctuated only by mini oasis of green coconut trees and sparkling ponds. You’ll have all the vacation amenities you need to relax, with classic hotels, bars and restaurants nearby.
When you’re done relaxing and ready for action, Cumbuco offers: raft rides and exciting dune buggy rides on the moving dunes, or take a shot at the local sport, ski-bunda where riders take a speed sled down the giant sand dunes, picking up speed before crashing into the refreshing waters of the pond of Parnamirim.
Inclusion
Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in Fortaleza and Professional Tour Guide.
Exclusion
Food and Beverages; Dune Buggies Ride; Ski Bunda.
Hours of operation
Available: Wednesday and Sunday; Departs at 7:45am.
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Additional Information
The following items are recommended: sunscreen, sunglasses, and sandals, hiking boots or tennis shoes.
Additional Information
The following items are recommended: sunscreen, sunglasses, and sandals, hiking boots or tennis shoes.
Policies
The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation.
All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities; however the client is required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up time.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
Highlights / General details
In this “City Tour” you, the visitor, are invited to discover the history and uniqueness of the beautiful city of Fortaleza. The Portuguese colonists were the first non-native settlers in Ceará that, in dispute with dutchmen around the Fort of Schooneborch, founded a small village that would officially become the city of Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Assunção, on April 13, 1726. Today, the city is the fifth largest in Brazil with a population of 2.2 Million.
You’ll experience the full spectrum of the city, from young Fortaleza to old. You’ll experience first-hand the diversity and beauty of the city’s well maintained historical buildings including: the Metropolitan Cathedral, Central Market, the President Castelo Branco Mausoleum, the Martyr’s Square, the Center of Tourism, the Statue of Iracema, the Beach of Meireles with its famous crafts fair, the beach that shelters the Rafts Harbour of Mucuripe and the famous beach “Praia do Futuro.”
On to the Sol Poente Route and discover a haven of countless natural beauties. At 37km east of Fortaleza, in the district of Caucaia, we find Cumbuco Beach. Originally an ancient fisherman colony, Cumbuco is a beautiful place with a surprising sand dune landscape punctuated only by mini oasis of green coconut trees and sparkling ponds. You’ll have all the vacation amenities you need to relax, with classic hotels, bars and restaurants nearby.
When you’re done relaxing and ready for action, Cumbuco offers: raft rides and exciting dune buggy rides on the moving dunes, or take a shot at the local sport, ski-bunda where riders take a speed sled down the giant sand dunes, picking up speed before crashing into the refreshing waters of the pond of Parnamirim.
Inclusion
Roundtrip Transfer to Most Hotels in Fortaleza and Professional Tour Guide.
Exclusion
Food and Beverages; Dune Buggies Ride; Ski Bunda.
Hours of operation
Available: Wednesday and Sunday; Departs at 7:45am.
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Additional Information The following items are recommended: sunscreen, sunglasses, and sandals, hiking boots or tennis shoes.
Additional Information
The following items are recommended: sunscreen, sunglasses, and sandals, hiking boots or tennis shoes.
Policies The specific departure time for this tour will be determined upon reconfirmation. All tours offer pick up from all major hotels in the tour cities; however the client is required to call 48 hours in advance to confirm pick up time. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation
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Fortaleza Fortaleza Ceara , Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil
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