The city of Fortaleza is located on the northeast coast of Brazil and the capital of the State - Ceara. It has a population of around 2 million. Today, Fortaleza is an important fishing port and fast growing tourist destination of Brazil. Fortaleza is also one of the ideal places to buying crafts, lacework, embroidery and leather goods.

Praça do Ferreira is the major city square, and has shopping centre, restaurants, and movie theaters as well as lots of benches for just taking a rest. There are many beaches around the Fortaleza city. The major two popular beaches - Praia de Iraceme is preferred by intellectuals, bohemians and night partiers, while Praia do Futuro is preferred by swimmers and surfers.