About 2.7 million people.

Fortaleza is a sunny beach city in the northeast of Brazil, loved for its warm weather all year round. It is a favorite spot for people who want sand, sea, and fresh seafood.
You can relax on long sandy beaches, ride a colorful sailing raft called a jangada, and watch skilled kite surfers glide over the waves.
Fortaleza has miles of warm beaches perfect for swimming, building sandcastles, and catching the breeze.
Nearby giant sand dunes let visitors slide down the hills and splash into cool lagoons below.