'''Russas''' is the center of an agricultural region in the eastern parts of Ceara. Not much of a touristy spot, it is conveniently located on the main highway BR-116, some 170 km from Fortaleza, and could be a stopover for a taste of the ''real'' Brazil.

Get in

Buses by a handful of companies almost every hour to Fortaleza. Also good connections to neighbouring cities, inluding Aracati and onwards to Canoa Quebrada.

Get around

See

Do

Swim in the river, a couple of kilometers out of town.

Buy

Eat

Drink

Everybody gets together at the main square in the early evenings. Occasional ''forro''-parties on the weekends. Those youngsters who have a car mostly go to Canoa Quebrada for a night out.

Sleep

A couple of inexpensive inns near the main square.

Contact

Loads of cyber cafes

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