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Fortaleza is a popular town along the country’s west coast in the north. The city has an important fishing port that leads out into the Atlantic Ocean and the lives of industry and tourism. Fortaleza is the capital of the State of Ceará and is the fifth largest city in the country. The population of Fortaleza in 2009 was estimated at over 2 500 000 The city was founded in 1609 by the Portuguese and was soon known for sugar plantations.
Fortaleza is today best known for being a tourist town in addition to the export of goods like sugar, coffee, rum and fruit. Both Brazilians and foreign tourists visit the city because of the 90 km long sandy beaches and a tropical climate with around 30 degrees Celsius all year round. Fortaleza’s Cathedral was built in the mid 1900’s and is the third largest church in Brazil .There are opportunities to tour the ancient fortress city grew up around as well as a museum.
Fortaleza Pinto Martins International Airport opened in 1998 and is located approx. 10 km from downtown.