Vila Velha
Fortaleza
Visit Vila Velha
Popular places to visit
Beach Park Water Park
The largest aquatic playground in Latin America is part of a sprawling tourist resort that attracts families and adrenaline junkies from all over Brazil.
Praia do Futuro
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Praia do Futuro during your travels in Fortaleza? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Cumbuco Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Cumbuco Beach during your travels in Fortaleza? While you're in the area, wander around the parks.
Iracema Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Iracema Beach during your travels in Fortaleza? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.
Beira Mar
During your visit to Fortaleza, you can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Beira Mar. Wander the beaches and seaside in the area.
Meireles Beach
Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Meireles Beach during your travels in Fortaleza? Stroll along the area's seaside or simply enjoy its bars.
Things to do
Panoramic City Tour with visit to Cumbuco Beach
City Tour Fortaleza - Full Day Cumbuco Beach Tour by Nettour
Walk to Morro Branco Beach & Praia das Fontes
From Fortaleza: Morro Branco, Fontes, & Canoa Quebrada Beach
Top hotels in Vila Velha
Stop Way Hotel Fortaleza
All new and functional
Reviewed on 6 Jan, 2026
Praiano Hotel
Very clear hotel with great breakfast. The pool side is little to small in my opinion but has a great view
Reviewed on 13 Dec, 2025
Iate Plaza Hotel
Good location next to walking area, seafront and relatively close to grocery shop.
Reviewed on 7 Nov, 2025
Blue Tree Towers Fortaleza Beira Mar
Rooms were spotless, staff were helpful & friendly. Air conditioning units are external to rooms on small balconies and are generally noisy
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Hotel Fortaleza Inn
The staff were nice, but it was run down and the elevator was sketchy.
Reviewed on 6 Jul, 2025
Gran Mareiro Hotel
Staff at lobby try to sell you tickets to restaurants and deceive saying you cannot get in without a ticket - which is not true. Then when you agree to buy tickets, they sell trough a personal account of their own and not associated with the hotel.
Reviewed on 4 Jan, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vila Velha
SãoMiguel
Even though there aren't top sights in SãoMiguel, you can explore the larger area and take in top sights like Pacheco Beach. Jump on the metro at Sao Miguel Station to see more of the city.
Monte Castelo
Monte Castelo is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Fortaleza area, you might plan a trip to Centro Fashion Fortaleza or Passeio Publico.
Icaraí
Travellers like the beaches in Icaraí, and Icarai Beach is a top attraction you might want to visit.
Fortaleza Centro
Fortaleza Centro is well liked for its beaches and museums. If you're hoping to get in some sightseeing, Central Market and Passeio Publico are top spots, and you can jump on the metro at Jose de Alencar Station or Sao Benedito Station to get around.
Praia de Iracema
Praia de Iracema is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Ponte dos Ingleses and Monsignor Tabosa Avenue.
Fátima
Fátima is well liked for its monuments. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Fortaleza area, you might plan a trip to Presidente Vargas Stadium or Ferreira Square.
