20 novembre 2010
Here you will find some useful tips about apartment rentals in Fortaleza, for your next holiday in this sparkling Brazilian city.
Choose an apartment near the famed beaches of Iracema, Mucuripe, Meireles and Praio do Futuro, so that you will have the sea near-at-hand, and it will take you very few minutes in the morning to get there.
You can also opt for an apartment in the proximity of the Dragao do Mar Center of Art and Culture, in a district where many bars, pubs an restaurants cluster around and nightlife is vibrating.
If you are keen on football, go for an accommodation near the Castelao football stadium, where you may assist to many national or international football matches.
Arranging apartment rental in Fortaleza is not difficult, have a look at this guide to get all the information you need before to leave, and find out the wonders of this and many other Brazilian cities.
Professionals who have been dealing with apartments rental in Fortaleza for many years can assure you the quality of carefully selected apartments at convenient prices.
Tag: Apartment Rentals in Fortaleza, Castelao football stadium, Dragao do Mar Center of Art and Culture, Iracema
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17 novembre 2010
Fortaleza is especially famous for the production of handicraft and there are many places where you can browse around and buy anything you like at very convenient prices.
The largest and best-stocked of these places is the Central Market, located in Rua Conde d’Eu, with more than 600 stalls selling any kind of articles. The building was specifically designed to be a market: it has four floors connected with ramps and stairs.
In the first floor there are some self-service restaurants where you can stop to have lunch, or simply take a break from shopping. In the upper floors of Central Market talented artists set out their creations: leather, wood, glass, coconuts, sand and more are the raw materials they use to produce their handicrafts.
You can also find t-shirts, hammocks, clay sculptures, paintings, medicinal herbs, pillow lace, embroidery.
We strongly recommend you to visit the Central Market at least once when in Fortaleza: it is a unique way to enjoy the pleasure of shopping.
Tag: Central Market, coconuts, convenient prices, eather, glass, handicraft, sand, self-service restaurants, wood
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8 novembre 2010
Aquiraz is a commune in the state of Cereá in Brazil. Founded in 1699 it was the first capital of Cereá before Fortaleza.
Among the most interesting religious monuments in Aquiraz is the Church of São José de Ribamar, built in the 18th century in the neoclassical and baroque style, the result of many changes and renovations over the years. In the interior there are a number of paintings representing scenes of Christianity, mainly made by the hand of natives.
There is also the São José de Ribamar Sacred Museum, containing more than 600 pieces dating back to the 17th century, such as silver objects, chandeliers and crosses.
As for the geography of the territory, Aquiraz is a multi-faceted city offering various opportunities of entertainment, like the splendid beaches of Porto das Dunas, Botoque, Prainha, Iguape, Barro Preto and many enchanting lakes of different sizes: Mato, Tapuio, Camará, Catú, Araças, Juçara e Batoque.
Spend a day in the renowned Beach Park, only 3 kilometres from Prainha, there are more than 500 tables on the beach and many water slides for young and adults: fun is ensured!
Tag: Aquiraz, Church of São José de Ribamar, São José de Ribamar Sacred Museum
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29 ottobre 2010
Arrived at its fifth edition, the National Festival of Music and Dance in Fortaleza is already one of the most popular events in Fortaleza.
The whole event focuses on local traditional music, art and culture: the very soul of Brazilian people.
This year two locations are going to host this event in Fortaleza, that will take place in November: the Centro Cultural Banco do Nordeste from the 3rd to 6th , and the Anfiteatro do Dragao do Mar on the 5th and 6th.
On the schedule are several rock concerts, as well as documentary films on rock movement in Maracanau.
The cost for a ticket valid all the days is R$ 40.00, (about € 16.00) or R$ 20.00 (about € 8.00) for one day only.
If you need to book an apartment in Fortaleza during the days of the National Festival of Music and Dance, have a look at this ample choice of accommodation, very close to the city centre.
Tag: Anfiteatro do Dragao do Mar, apartment in Fortaleza, documentary films on rock movement, Events in Fortaleza, National Festival of Music and Dance in Fortaleza, rock concerts
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6 ottobre 2010
The Dança do coco is a distinctive Brazilian music genre and dance, originated among the African slaves who were brought to Brazil. Here their music came in contact and mixed with various local rhythms to finally originate the Dança do coco.
The sounds of the Coco resembles the Capoeira’s, another worldwide famous Brazilian dance. It consists in a kind of stomping and generally the performers wear wooden clogs to amplify this sound.
The musical instruments used to perform the Dança do coco music are: the triangle, surdo, pandeiro and ganzá, while the lyrics are often improvised, hence the word “coco” coming from “cabeça” that means “head”.
The Dança do coco is usually performed during Brazilian parties and national celebrations, like the famous Fortal Carnival, link and thanks to its catchy rhythm it wins everybody heart of all those who love the music.
Tag: Brazilian music dance, Brazilian music genre, Carnival, Dança do coco
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16 settembre 2010
The Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo takes its name after its construction idealizer. Erected in 1973, it has soon become a major landmark of Fortaleza.
It has a seating capacity of over 60000 people and features a field of 110 x 75 metres.
It is the home stadium of two popular footbal clubs: Fortaleza Esporte Clube and Ceará Sporting Club.
In 2014 the Fifa World Cup is going to be held in Brazil and the Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo is one of the stadiums that are going to host the matches. In anticipation of it, remodelling works will be taken, with regard to the whole structure, in order to achieve a seating capacity of 66700.
It is going to be the second time for Brazil to host the Fifa World Cup, record that also belongs to other four countries: Italy, France, Germany and Mexico.
Tag: Ceará Sporting Club, Estádio Plácido Aderaldo Castelo, Fifa World Cup, Fortaleza Esporte Clube
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9 settembre 2010
Thanks to its nature and its excellent geographic position Fortaleza lends itself to the practice of several different sea sports.
The most popular are the surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing, and every year many competitions of these sports take place in the sea of Fortaleza.
Fortaleza also boasts beautiful sandy beaches, excellent destination for tourists from all over the world, who enjoy this little paradise at very law prices. On the beach people usually play volleyball and beachsoccer.
Fortaleza is also famous for combat sports, like the martial arts, in which local atheltes have recently achieved a number of successes.
Last but not least, football has a primary position among the sports practiced in Fortaleza, just as in any other Brazilian city. There are many football clubs and the most important are Ceará SC (Brazilian Serie A), Fortaleza EC and Ferroviário AC.
Tag: beachsoccer, beautiful sandy beaches, football clubs, kitesurfing, surfing, volleyball, windsurfing
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2 settembre 2010
Fortal is the name given to the Carnival that every year since 1991 takes place in the gorgeous city of Fortaleza.
The last week of July Fortal enlivens the streets of the city with celebrations that usually last four days, where locals and tourists alike enjoy the lively atmosphere to the rhythm of samba and axé music.
Fortal represents a wonderful occasion for tourists to come in contact with the most authentic Brazilian spirit, and to really have so much fun!
The hottest spot of the event is Avenida Beira Mar, where the majority of people head for, and where many dance sessions start at any hours of the day and night.
However, wherever you are, you will feel the sparkling atmosphere of the Carnival as soon as you step outside your apartment in Fortaleza.
The Carnival in Brazil is a really unique, exciting experience!
Tag: apartment in Fortaleza, authentic Brazilian spirit, Avenida Beira Mar, Fortal, Fortaleza
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31 agosto 2010
Fortaleza distinguishes itself by the quality of its numerous educational institutions, either public or private, of which the Federal University of Ceará (Federal University of Ceará) represents a landmark.
In fact, the Federal University of Ceará is one of the most important institutions among the many research centres and universities in Brazil.
It was established in 1955 under the Ministry of Education as a public University and does not charge tuition fee.
It is subdivided into three campi: the Campus do Porangabussu, that includes the Faculty of Medicine, the Campus do Benfica, comprising the Humanities, Law and Business schools, and the Campus do Pici, with programs in the Technology and Science areas.
The Federal University of Ceará is located in Avenida da Universidade, 2853 – Benfica, Fortaleza – Ceara, 60020-181 .
You may visit the official site at:
http://www.ufc.br/portal/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=17&Itemid=75
Tag: Campus do Porangabussu, Federal University of Ceará, universities in Brazil
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8 luglio 2010
If you are planning to visit Fortaleza then you need to arrange a Fortaleza travel itinerary, and here you will find some tips.
A Fortaleza travel itinerary includes in the first place a day at the sea. Choose one or more than one of the wonderful Beaches in Fortaleza: Iracema, Mucuripe, Meireles and Praia do Futuro and enjoy the clean water and the fine pearly sands. You can either play volleyball and football on the beach, together with the friendly locals, or simply sunbathe.
Continue your Fortaleza travel itinerary and visit the Fortaleza Cathedral, the most important religious building in the city.
We also reccommend you to dedicated a day to the visit of the Dragão do Mar Center, a cultural centre that promotes local art and culture, and includes a library, a planetarium, a theatre and a cinema. Here culture and entertainment mix together in a very successful way!
After arranging your travel itinerary, rent an apartment in Fortaleza and get it started!
Tag: Dragão do Mar Center, Fortaleza cathedral, planetarium
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