Baturité

Baturité is a municipality in northeastern Brazil, located roughly 80 kilometers from Fortaleza at about 175 meters elevation. The town serves as an administrative center and covers an area of 308 square kilometers.

The region received its first railway line in 1873, which transformed transportation and economic life across northeastern Brazil. This rail connection made the town an important trading hub connecting the coast with inland areas.

The annual Business Fair draws merchants, artists, and performers who showcase northeastern traditions and local crafts. Walking through the fair, you can see how communities here celebrate their agricultural heritage and regional identity.

Regular bus connections link the town to Fortaleza, making it easy to reach by public transport. Local accommodations throughout the area offer regional dishes and farm products, giving visitors direct access to what locals eat and produce.

The old train station now operates as a museum, preserving railroad artifacts and documents from the area's transportation past. Visitors can explore these remnants and learn how the railway shaped life in this region.

Location: Ceará

Elevation above the sea: 175 m

Shares border with: Aracoiaba, Capistrano, Guaramiranga, Ibaretama, Itapiúna, Mulungu, Pacoti, Redenção

GPS coordinates: -4.32889,-38.88500

Latest update: December 7, 2025 10:06