Aquiraz Craft Complex

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 the Casa Grande Mill , municipality of Pindoretama, where is the world biggest raw sugar (rapadura). It is 6.23 meters long and 2,190 pounds. At this site you can buy brown sugar, and other natural flavors, and cashew wine.

Those who want to know better how bottles are made with famous landscapes drawn with colored sand in the region should follow to Fortaleza Morro Branco, a beautiful beach of the Beberibe district, which is approximately 80 kilometers from the capital. There, in about 40 minutes, you can walk the three miles of cliffs where they were taken from the colored sands. Today, the area is preserved and named Beberibe Cliffs Natural Monument. The sand for crafts now comes from other place of extraction. To end this tour, be sure to get a buggy to Praia das Fontes. It costs R$ 30.

Service

Craft Complex Aquiraz: EC-040 highway, at Iguape Clove, 8 km far in Aquiraz.
Beberibe Cliffs Natural Monument: also goes by the EC-040 and get access to Morro Branco beach.
Casa Grande Mill: 48 km of the highway CE-040.

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Porto das Dunas Beach (beach) - Many hotels, inns and condos dot the Porto das Dunas Beach, which even has it's own water park.  Porto das Dunas Beach is located in the district of Aquiraz, which is roughly sixteen kilometers from downtown Fortaleza.  There is an area designated for children which is about half a kilometer long, which has seventeen water toys, swimming pools, a playground and several sports fields.  For the adults, there are... Address: Rua Porto das Dunas, 2734 - Aquiraz - CE, 61700-000, Brazil Distance: 3.73km from the Aquiraz Craft Complex
Prainha Beach (beach) - Crowded on Saturdays and Sundays, Prainha Beach is best visited during the week when its rustic, quiet beachfront is perfect for walking and enjoying the many stalls selling snacks, beverages and andicraft.  At low tide, natural pools form which attract bathers and swimmers.     A fun way to enjoy the beach is via a buggy ride, which starts at Park Beach.  Be sure to visit the Center of Rendeiras and... Address: Prainha Aquiraz - CE Distance: 4.28km from the Aquiraz Craft Complex
Clube do Vaqueiro (nightlife) - A very traditional forró club in the Northeast, this is something akin to a Cowboy style of music.   The place is open only Saturday and Wednesday at holiday time is the meeting point of academics in the region. Besides a good dance forró, the kids can enjoy the barbecue served by the house. On the night 5 bands come on stage at the Cowboy Club.   Hours: Wed-Fri from 10pm Capacity: 1500 ... Address: Quarto Anel Viário, s/n - Estrada do Eusébio - Fortaleza / CE, Brazil Distance: 13.09km from the Aquiraz Craft Complex

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Beach Place Resort Residence Located in Aquiraz, Beach Place Resort Residence is a perfect starting point from which to explore Aquiraz. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. To be found at the hotel are 24hr room service. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. To enhance guests' stay, the hotel offers recreational facilities ...

Beach Park Suites Resort Discover all that Fortaleza has to offer with Beach Park Suites & Resort as a base. This 4-star hotel offers 198 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler. Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with air conditioning, in room safe, television, balcony/terrace. This Fortaleza accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would exp...

Casa Prainha Pousada Hotel The 3-star Casa Prainha Pousada Hotel offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Fortaleza. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. Bar/pub, disabled facilities, restaurant, room service, business center are just some of the facilities on offer. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy ...

Laguna Blu Hotel Ideally located in the prime touristic area of Aquiraz, Laguna Blu Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful visit. The hotel offers a high standard of service and amenities to suit the individual needs of all travelers. Restaurant, babysitting, safety deposit boxes, bar/pub, disabled facilities are there for guest's enjoyment. The well-appointed guestrooms feature television, air conditioning, mini...