Outdoor Markets, Flea Markets, Farmer Markets in Fortaleza

Fortaleza is known for having a large diversity of handcrafted products.  The workmanship is often amazing, and the prices for pieces that take days to create are unbelievable. 

 

There are several large markets in the city which offer space to local artists and small businesses which specialize in locally made products.  

 

Two of the more popular and larger markets, include the Mercado Central, a four story building containing many stores with many competitively priced goods and Feirinha da Beira-Mar, another large establishment with many kiosks and stalls selling ethnic foods and products.

Aquiraz Craft Complex - MAP 6 If you go Ceará and not bring a Ceará lace (renda) or a brown sugar (rapadura) you are missing the opportunity to enjoy what is most typical there. So, do not let go of the Iguape, Aquiraz district, a municipality located 30 miles from the center of Fortaleza. There, at the Aquiraz Craft Complex are the lace makers who sell parts such beach outputs of (R$ 30), shirts (R$ 25) and table trail R$ 30). Nearby the is also th...
Feirinha da Beira-Mar - MAP 7 The Feirinha Beira-Mar, also known as the Nautical Feirinha is a great place for shopping.  With more than 600 tents being setup daily and running until 11:00 pm this is a great place to find a souvenir of Fortaleza.  Many kiosks are dedicated to ethnic foods and local handicrafts.   With relatively low prices compared with other capital cities, and with quality goods being offered, it's well worth a visit, and als...
Mercado Central - MAP 5 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 i...
Mercado dos Pinhões - MAP 7 Made in France, and inaugurated on April 18, 1897, this former meat market was imported piece by piece from Europe. Mercado dos Pinhões has been refurbished and currently provides a place for many local artists to sell their handicrafts. Located at Praça Visconde de Pelotas and Praia de Iracema, this market is roughly two blocks inland from the shops at Rua Monsenhor Tabosa. The direct translation of Mercado dos Pinh&ot...;

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