Mercado Central de Fortaleza is a multi-level covered market with local leather goods, textiles, jewelry, and souvenirs.
You can find handicrafts, party favors, chestnuts, shoes, clothes, and food. Some reviewers mention aggressive salespeople and a hot environment, but also good deals, especially on upper floors.
It’s recommended to speak some Portuguese or Spanish. Watch your belongings and be aware of the surroundings. A juice stand is located on the ground floor, which can be a good spot to take a break and enjoy some refreshments, considering the hot environment.
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Arthur Wiering
May 30, 2025 at 01:33 AM
For all the gringos. Great spot to check out local confection/embroidery, super cheap. Also nuts like Brazil nut and cashews. Definitely worth the trip.
Darrell Black
May 28, 2025 at 02:43 PM
So many different vendors and items for purchase. Will definitely be back!
David Araripe
April 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
Very nice for buying local products and handicraft on a nice price. Though I would definitely recommend speaking at least a bit of Spanish/Portuguese. It didn't seem like English was an option.
I would also recommend the juice stand on the ground floor as they have juice from several local fruits.
Everton Santos
April 2, 2025 at 07:49 AM
variety but extremely hot place to visit. Barely any of the fans works and the it also feels a bit dangerous as some of the metal bridges are worn and with holes.
Daniel Priebe
October 19, 2024 at 09:45 PM
This is the place to get your souvenirs, don't shop on the beach as you're going to be taxed. I walked aeay with 4 decorated bottles of alchohol, 6 purses, 2 shirts, 10 bags of brazilian flavored nuts, 6 sweet bars, and a couple other things fir only $72 US.