Benfica
Fortaleza
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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Benfica
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 Benfica
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aldeota
You'll enjoy the museums and monuments in Aldeota. You might want to make time for a stop at Portugal Square or Shopping Del Paseo.
Aeroporto
While Aeroporto isn't home to many top sights, Presidente Vargas Stadium and Arena Castelão are some notable places to visit nearby.
