CEART Artisan Center, Fortaleza, Brazil
A haven for artists and crafts in Brazil is the CEART Artisan Center, also known as the Central de Artesanato do Ceara. This is a public space that sells different kinds of Brazilian folk art and is located in Fortaleza, near coastal Brazil. There is a myriad of shops in the center, selling items like woodcuts, colorful sculptures, vases, woven handicrafts, and more. The CEART Center is a treasure trove of Brazilian art, attracting both art enthusiasts and artists looking to get a taste of the local art of the area.
Apart from enjoying the art at CEART, visitors can also travel to several nearby cities and municipalities, such as Caucaia, bordering Brazil’s coast and located near the capital of Fortaleza. A short distance from Caucaia is Eusebio, located within Fortaleza. One of the most scenic places to visit near CEART is the Pitangui Waterfall, a thunderous and majestic waterfall in Ceara that is also nearby several hotels, making it a great place for a family vacation. Porto das Dunas Beach is yet another place for outdoor recreation, featuring smooth clear sandy shores and a nearby water park. A different kind of market in Fortaleza is the Mucuripe Fish Market high-quality fresh seafood that shoppers can get for excellent value. Cozy Fortaleza accommodations include Hotel Malibu with small, clean rooms and an onsite restaurant, and Hotel Poyares, located further within the city and featuring a quaint outdoor pool lined with wall-bound sculptures and facilities ideal for solo or couple travelers.
