Mercado Central
Fortaleza and other cities in the Northeast are known for the talents of their craftsmen. These artists produce pieces out of fabric, wood, glass, coconuts, sand and many more. The sand products include the famous bottled sand artwork, a beautiful piece to bring back home.
The prices are surprisingly low, with some pieces that take days to finish are being sold for less than R$100. The growth of tourism has increased prices slightly, but they are still considerably lower than in many parts of South America.
There are craft shops throughout the city, including the airport, where everything costs double or triple the normal price. Before leaving this beautiful city, make sure you drop by at least one of the markets and give yourself enough time to pick out a couple of beautifully hand crafted pieces.
The two best places to find prices, and diversity of handicrafts are at Feirinha Beira-Mar which is from dawn to dusk and and the Mercado Central.
This market is located between Praia de Iracema and the central area of Fortaleza. It is actually possible to walk from the city center all the way until Feirinha Beira-Mar, and then onto the Mercado Central, and finally all the way back to the city center of Fortaleza.
The Central Market occupies a building with four floors connected by ladders and catwalks. The site was designed specifically to be a market and recently renovated. Each of the floors operates several stores without any specific product breakdown or organization. The hunt for the best pieces can take awhile, so give yourself ample time to stroll through the entire market.
Prices are generally similar, but you can always haggle and get a discount, especially if you buy a few pieces.
On the first floor, there are several self-serve style restaurants that are very popular.
Address: Avenida Alberto Nepomuceno, 199 – Centro
Phone: (85) 3454-8244 or (85) 3454-8586
Hours: Tuesday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Saturday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
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Address: Mercado Central de Fortaleza Avenida Alberto Nepomuceno, 199 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60055-000Activities near to Mercado Central
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In 1654, after the expulsion of the Dutch, the Portuguese occupied the fort, naming it the Fort of Our Lady of the Assumption.
It was around the fort that the village grew up until becoming a metropolis, a milestone which started up the city of Fortaleza.
The fortification is masonry (s... Address: Fortaleza Nossa Senhora de Assunção Avenida Alberto Nepomuceno - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60055-000 Distance: 0.06km from the Mercado Central | |
| Boate Mystical (nightlife) -
A themed club, with icons of mysticism throughout, it is decorated with paintings and sculptures of gods, demigods and various cult symbols. Mystical Nightclub nightclub is divided into two large rooms, aptly named the Heaven room and the Hell room. Open daily from, with cover charges ranging up to R$40 on some nights, the club plays electronic music to a crowd in their early 20's, and with a minimum entrance ag... Address: R. José Avelino, 62 - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 0.07km from the Mercado Central | |
| Queen´s Disco (nightlife) - td Opened on July 1, 2006, the Queen "s Disco has become a reference in the night by offering the public a new proposal of fun and entertainment.
With the project signed by Teco Colossi Bittencurt and Stekel, the house holds about 1,500 people on nights of normal operation or expanding an audience of 2,500 in the upper area. Queen "s Disc also features a modern ambience despite the theme revolves around a kingdom, creating ... Address: Travessa Icó, 112 - Praia de Iracema, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 0.11km from the Mercado Central | |
| Mucuripe Club (nightlife) - td The house offers six environments: Customs, Plant, Tunnel, Arena, Station Restaurant and Vintage - with options for all tastes. Conducive to theme parties, concerts, artistic performances and major events.
23 votes
Hours: Daily from 10pm
Capacity: 7000
Rates: up to $ 35
Cards accepted: Visa | Mastercard | Credicard | Dinners
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 22 to 25
Genre: Dance / Disco / Pop
Access for disabled
Valet
Air co... Address: Travessa Maranguape, 108 - Centro, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 0.16km from the Mercado Central | |
| Cathedral by George Mounier (historical) -
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Fortaleza one of the most significant religious buildings in the capital of Ceará is located a few meters from the Central Market of Fortaleza, a true temple of shopping.
Inspired by the French cathedral of Notre Dame, was designed by French engineer George Mounier and built on the site of the old church of the Cathedral. It was inaugurated on December 22th, 1978 and underwent a renovat... Address: Av. Alberto Nepomuceno - Centro Fortaleza - CE Distance: 0.18km from the Mercado Central |  |
| Mini Siará (museum) -
The museum of miniatures, or Mini Siará has many cute and rather interesting items. Including twenty five scale models of colonial buildings within Fortaleza and a couple of scaled down landscapes. The musuem entrace fee runs around R$5.
Location: Rua José Avelino 250 (Right off Dragão do Mar)
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Address: Rua José Avelino, 250 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60060-360, Brazil Distance: 0.26km from the Mercado Central | |
| Sobrado do Doutor José Lourenço (historical) -
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| Camaleão (nightlife) -
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| Arte e Cultura Popular Museum (museum) -
In the building of the Old Public Jail, now Tourism Center, runs the Fortaleza Popular Art & Culture Museum. Founded on March 30, 1973, the Museum is a very interesting cultural option.
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| Dragão do Mar (sightseeing) -
The Dragon of the Sea Center Art and Culture Center as one of three units linked to the Institute of Art and Culture of Ceará (IACC), the Center of the Sea Dragon Art and Culture is the largest, especially in other parts of Brazil and even abroad.
There are 30.000m2 of area to experience art and culture, with attractions like the Memorial Cearense Ceará Culture Memorial, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Th... Address: R. Dragão do Mar Fortaleza - CE, 60060-390 Distance: 0.50km from the Mercado Central |  |
| Órbita Bar (nightlife) - td 21 votes
Hours: Thu-Sun from 9pm
Capacity: 1100
Rates: up to $ 15
Cards accepted: Visa | MasterCard | Diners | Amex
Minimum age: 18
Average age: 22 to 25
Genre: Rock
Access for disabled
Rua Dragão do Mar, 207 - Centro - Fortaleza / CE
Tel.: (85) 3453-1421
http://www.orbitabar.com.br
Address: Rua Dragão do Mar, 207 - Centro, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil Distance: 0.53km from the Mercado Central |
Restaurants near to Mercado Central
Restaurante Dragão do Mar is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.31km from Mercado Central and can be found at Rua José Avelino, 303
L´� Restaurante is a International restaurant that is roughly 0.35km from Mercado Central and can be found at Av. Pessoa Anta, 217
Music Box Bar is a Pub restaurant that is roughly 0.39km from Mercado Central and can be found at Rua José Avelino, 387
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