Fortaleza

Northeastern Brazil's state of Ceara has Fortaleza as its capital. It is a part of Fortaleza's Metropolitan Center and Fortaleza Subregion. It is the 12th richest city in Brazil in terms of GDP and the fifth-largest city overall. In the North and Northeast areas, it also boasts the third-richest metropolitan area. It is a significant industrial and commercial hub for Brazil and ranks as the seventh largest metropolitan in the country in terms of buying power. The city is now the second most popular travel destination in Brazil and the fourth most visited city in Brazil, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The busiest road in the nation, BR 116, starts at Fortaleza. The municipality is the seat of the Brazilian state closest to Europe and a member of the Mercosur Common Market of Cities.

One of Brazil's greatest cities and top party spots is concentrated in Fortaleza. Due to its large number of clubs and immaculate beaches, the expansive city is popular with both domestic and foreign travelers. There are 16 miles of beaches in the city. Acquario Ceará, which will be one of Brazil's biggest seas, is now being built. Fortaleza has become one of the top Brazilian tourist destinations for Europeans because of attractions like the Beach Park amusement park, which is located in Great Fortaleza, Avenida Beira Mar with its bars, restaurants, and music clubs, the Futuro and Iracema beaches, and Pirata Bar.

Fortaleza's cuisine is fairly similar to that of the typical Northeastern region. Traditional dishes include tapioca, which is a pancake made from cassava starch, and "Baião de Dois", which is typically served with barbecued sheep or other meat. Another common component of Fortaleza cuisine is seafood, which is used in dishes such as steak moqueca and mackerel, and snapper fish. The crab is a state coast fruit that has a marine identity. Additionally popular delicacy, shrimp and lobster may be found in meals like shrimp rice and shrimp dumplings.