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In Fortaleza, to be more exact in Avenida Beira Mar, you can find lots and lots of beautiful things made by hand by local artists. You can find shoes, clothes, jewelry, hats, decorations and much more, all made by hand. It is very special because the local people actually take their time and put their best into each of their items... It is also, how they earn their livings.
You have to defenetly buy the little crafts and things that they sell in the "Feirinha"
Well... It is pretty cheap actually, very very cheap. Specially if your money is the american Dollar. $1.00 = R$2.85 (approx). If you are going to Brazil, your money is probably worth a lot more!! Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftDirections: Avenida Beira Mar by Nautico Atletico Cearense Club
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Frankly, hammocks can be bought anywhere in Brazil, especially as one heads north.
But the best place to buy them is Fortaleza - the birthplace of hammocks.
If you are heading that way and you get really tempted by the lovely designs, hold onto to your desires until you get to Fortaleza and even then, get it from Mercado Central (Central Market).
This is a huge local market with several stories selling everything. Make your way around the Central Market and hunt for the best designs and bargain for the best prices. There are also many stores in the surrounding area near the Central Market that sell hammocks for really fair prices.
Earlier on in my trip, everyone told me I could get a hammock for R30 (less than US$14), more or less... which was quite a good price. But here, I managed to buy one (albeit, a simple one for the riverboat ride down the Amazon) for R15 (US$7) and I later saw the same ones priced at R11 (US$5) outside the Central Market. Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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See above Leave a Comment Theme: Local CraftAddress: Main beach promenade in FortalezaDirections: See above
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This are the bottles i talk in the other travel tip... Leave a Comment Theme: Local Craft
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.... is pretty much available in Fortaleza. There are some super-modern malls where one can find stores that are no different than in any large city. From designer sunglasses for 1000 Reais to custom made Lycra swimsuits for about 60. Most also have a nice food-court to have a lunch, all of course in an air-conditioned environment. These malls are in stark contrast to many of the local poor settlements. Armed security of course everywhere. I felt like in Fort Knox, lol.
Shoes seem to be a good bargain, of good quality soft leather. Electronics I found expensive compared to Toronto.
The "Mercado Central" is another terriffic place to buy many things, mostly handmade. Clothing, shoes, T-shirts, jewellery and much more all at prices almost too low, especially children clothing. I bought some wonderful suits and dresses for my 2 little grandkids, at about 7-8 reais each, unbelievable and good quality.
MUCH less than I am used to. A Beer on the beach about 1.50 reais, a coke 1, so is the ever refreshing iced Coconut-water, a whole refrigerated coconut with a hole on top and a straw to drink the cool water. A decent dinner for 2 with refreshments / alcohol can be had for around 30-60 Reais. Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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There is a big market just along Av Beira Mar that sells lots of crafts and everything else under the tropical sun! The market is open until night, and there's always a lot of people around. It feels very safe to be there even at night.
crafts, tshirts, skirts, bikinis, earrings, necklaces, sandals, paintings, arts, everything under the sun! Leave a Comment Theme: OtherAddress: Av Beira Mar
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