Fortaleza Travel Information
Baturité Massif
The highlands of the Massif Baturité, far just over 100 km from Fortaleza. In addition to the mild temperatures, which average between 20 C and 22 º C and the minimum reaches 17 º C, the natural beauty of the region are an invitation to ecotourism. The Massif has a small strip of Atlantic Forest turned into an Environmental Protection Area.
Each city that makes up the highlands of the Massif Baturité has its charm and attraction for tourists. Guaramiranga, the best known, stands out for entertainment and leisure options. The city, with average annual temperature of 18 º C, has several bars and restaurants and is ideal for tasting hot drinks, while bringing the catch up with friends. Not to mention the various events that put the city on the cultural and gastronomic calendar of the state, such as jazz and blues festival (carnival), theater (September) and wine (in November).
It is also worth a stroll for Guaramiranga to enjoy the beauty of its flora, consisting of several species of Atlantic Forest and Amazon. Baturité, the city that gives its name to Massive, charms for its many tourist attractions. A right spot to visit is the old railroad where they were transported by horticultural products and coffee to Fortaleza. On site, one of the highlights is the little engine like "Smokey Mary", which calls for a return to the past.
Also in Baturité, it is worth visiting the Church, built in 1764 in colonial style, as well as the Via Sacra, consisting of a staircase leading to a statue of Our Lady on the mountain top and Apostolic Jesuit School (dated XVIII century) , also known as the Monastery of the Jesuits, with its beautiful architecture. Another landmark is the house of Commander Ananias Arruda, which is now a museum.
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Activities near to Baturité Massif
| Festival de Jazz and Blues (festival) -
Guaramiranga is a small city located in Sierra Baturité, in Ceará, which is 110 kilometers from Fortaleza. Guaramiranga and the neighboring towns of the Baturité Massif receive approximately 13 thousand tourists during carnival. Only the Jazz & Blues City has about 10 thousand people in the sum of the four-day festival.
It is the coldest place in the state, with an average temperature o... Address: Guaramiranga - CE Distance: 9.28km from the Baturité Massif | |
| Estação Ecoturística Parque das Andréas (park) - Formed by an extraordinary set of waterfalls and natural pools, whose sources are situated on the crest of the Sierra Aratanha.
Andreas Park is one of the several Pacatuba natural attractions, 20 km from Fortaleza. Andreas Park Station ecotourism
With an area of 42,687.30 square meters, is an ecological heritage that preserves one of the most beautiful ecosystems of the Metropolitan Region of Fortaleza.
Located in Carlos ... Address: Estacão Ecoturistica Parque das Andreias Centro, Pacatuba - CE Distance: 48.43km from the Baturité Massif | |
| Estação Ferroviária Baturite (historical) - Baturité Railway Station.
The train "Smokey Mary" arrived and departed full of bags of coffee. Such was the routine railway station Baturité, strategic location for the distribution of coffee production from the interior to the capital of Ceara. The station was one of the first to be built in Ceará in 1870.
Today, the site preserves some of the equipment at that time, as the train "Smokey Mary", and save the architecture of the bu... Address: Baturité - CE Distance: 48.44km from the Baturité Massif |
Restaurants near to Baturité Massif
| Osmar do Camarão is a Seafood restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Baturité Massif and can be found at Travessa São João, 147 |
| Sítio CajuBar is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Baturité Massif and can be found at R. Maranguape, s/n |
| O Paulinho da Maraponga is a Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Baturité Massif and can be found at Av. Godofredo Maciel, 3884 |
| Pai D´Égua is a Northeast Brazilian restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from Baturité Massif and can be found at Av. Godofredo Maciel, s/n |
Hotels near to Baturité Massif
| Pousada das Maracanas Hotel Pousada das Maracanas Hotel is conveniently located in the popular Maracanaú area. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. All the necessary facilities, including Wi-Fi in public areas, 24hr room service, shuttle service, car park, family room, are at hand. Air conditioning can be found in each guestroom. The hotel offers various recreational opportunit... |
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 Hotel Pousada Montese's StarSet in a prime location of Fortaleza, Hotel Pousada Montese's Star puts everything the city has to offer just outside your doorstep. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. 24hr room service, business center are on the list of things guests can enjoy. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel of... |
 Windtown Beach Resort And Spa The 5-star Windtown Beach Resort And Spa offers comfort and convenience whether you're on business or holiday in Caucaia. Offering a variety of facilities and services, the hotel provides all you need for a good night's sleep. Take advantage of the hotel's laundry service/dry cleaning, safety deposit boxes, bar/pub, 24hr room service, tours. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with ... |