Centro de Turismo

The former Public Jail, which houses the Tourist Center, was erected in 1850. Presently, in the places of the cells are stalls where you can find a variety of crafts from Ceará.


The upper floors of the building house the Museum of Popular Art, with religious and folk items, and the Museum of Mineralogy, with precious and semiprecious stones from Ceará and the Northeast.

Address: 350 Senador Pompeu Street - Center - Fortaleza
Phone: +55(85) 488-7411 / +55(85) 488.7412
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 am to noon.


Activities near to Centro de Turismo


Sightseeing in Fortaleza (sightseeing_index) -
Address: Praça José de Alencar, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
Distance: 0.24km from the Centro de Turismo
Praça José de Alencar (sightseeing) - Formerly known as the Marquês de Herval square, the Plaza José de Alencar has as its main neighbor the famous José de Alencar Theater. A very busy place, which has plenty of greenery and is the place to catch the city's best street performers and locals, as well.
Address: Praça José de Alencar, Fortaleza, CE, Brazil
Distance: 0.24km from the Centro de Turismo
Praça José de Alencar in Fortaleza
Theatro José de Alencar (theater) - On the south side of the José de Alencar square. The architectural landmark of the city, finished in 1912, has performances almost every evening. The art nouveau facade of the theater combines stained glass and metal structure imported from Scotland, worth the visit. The interior space tour is monitored. It has kept features of the belle époque in the drawings that adorn the stalls, cabins and stairs - in addition to the gard...
Address: Rua Liberato Barroso, 525 - Centro, Fortaleza - CE, 60030-160, Brazil
Distance: 0.26km from the Centro de Turismo
José de Alencar Theater  in Fortaleza

Restaurants near to Centro de Turismo


Casa Amazônia is a Brazilian Pastry restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro de Turismo and can be found at Rua Major Facundo, 595

Duda´s Burger is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro de Turismo and can be found at Rua Barão do Rio Branco, 992

Mistura Paulista is a Buffet restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro de Turismo and can be found at Rua Major Facundo, 844

L´Escale Centro is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Centro de Turismo and can be found at Rua Senador Pompeu, 856


Hotels near to Centro de Turismo


Hotel PasseioHotel Passeio3 Star Rating
The Hotel Passeio is located in Fortaleza making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts. Room amenities include air conditioning, television, shower, separate shower and tub. Guests staying at this Fortaleza accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as ...
Hotel e Pousada Mar AbertoHotel e Pousada Mar Aberto2 Star Rating
Located in Fortaleza City Center, Hotel e Pousada Mar Aberto is a perfect starting point from which to explore Fortaleza. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Laundry service/dry cleaning, business center, 24hr room service, pets allowed are there for guest's enjoyment. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel...
Marina Park HotelMarina Park Hotel5 Star Rating
The Marina Park Hotel is located in Fortaleza making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town. All 315 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class. All of the guestrooms are replete with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, hair dryer. The amenities and services offered at this Fortaleza accommodation include room ser...
Data Mar HotelData Mar Hotel2 Star Rating
Set in a prime location of Fortaleza, Data Mar Hotel puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. Featuring a complete list of amenities, guests will find their stay at the property a comfortable one. Service-minded staff will welcome and guide you at the Data Mar Hotel. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. Entertain the hotel's recreational...