Canoa Quebrada is small fishing village, among dunes and cliffs, has good views and is becoming popular with tourists. The main street of Canoa, where most accommodation, restaurants and shops are concentrated, is called Broadway. The nights of Canoa Quebrada are known for beach clubs and diversity.

The Tourism Authority of Ceará rates Canoa Quebrada as the most important tourist attraction of the state, after Fortaleza.and is located only 2 hours from city and International Airport of Fortaleza.

A Spanish Resort Developer Fide S.A. have commenced developing a 350,000,000 Euro golf, 5 star Hotel and marina project with over 300 hectares close to this development in Fortim. Prices in the area have started to raise.