Brazil has long been a destination often listed on people's list of most desirable places to visit. Yet, most citizen never make it there. It is a shame because Brazil offers some of the most overwhelming places on earth.
Fortaleza is a city in the state of Ceara in Brazil's north east that is moderately becoming a popular trip destination of Europeans and Americans alike. citizen are lured to Fortaleza for its year long exquisite weather and legendary beaches, but they stay for its night life.
Nightlife in Brazil is all the time known to be an unique experience, and Fortaleza is no different. On a 3 mile stretch of beach called Avenida Beira-Mar you will find all you can possibly need to enjoy yourself. Either your joy comes from sitting on the street at an outdoor cafe and watching the endless parade of gorgeous women strolling by, or your in the mood to chow down at one of Brazil's preeminent churrascos, or sitting for an espresso in Fortaleza's own minuscule Italy in Iracema, finally your night will wind up at one of Fortaleza's preeminent clubs.
When the lights go off in Fortaleza the party starts- 7 days a week. Beginning on Monday with the biggest party of the week over at Pirates in Drago del Mar. The pirate shipped theme club is only open one day a week, but never fails to have a packed house of locals, foreigners, and tourists of all ages.
The rest of the week is a toss up. If you're into rock and roll you will most likely end up at Orbito in Iracema. They have bands plowing through covers of all the popular American rock and roll. This place gets mostly the young rebellious crowd seeing to rock out. If you're feeling a latin themed night then you would want to check out Club Amoza. This is filled with locals seeing to dance to tribal rhythems late into the night. If you're more of the techno/trance type then you must visit Macuripe. Macuripe is a giant club with 5 distinct rooms, and in each room a distinct Dj spinning a unique sound. The best night to visit this club is Friday and Saturday. And then there are the Cafe bars in Drago del Mar. These are bars that open late and cater to the tourist seeing for a night of romance with a local. These cafes include: Europa, Cafe del Mar, Bikini Beach Bar, and Titanic. They all offer the freshest new music, cordial women, and an all night atmosphere.
Whatever your seeing for in terms of Fortaleza Nightlife, you are sure to find it. It is a big city with much to do so I would not ordinarily advise arrival for less than 7 nights. Any less than 7 and you'll feel you were cheated. If you've already visited Rio de Janeiro and want other taste of Brazil than put Fortaleza on your list.
