Your stay — Loves
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The Property — Loves
Loves is a straightforward 3-star hotel on Avenida Plácido Castelo, Quixadá’s main drag. The lobby is clean and functional, with tiled floors, a small seating area and a front desk that gets you checked in fast. It's geared towards budget-conscious travellers and local workers who need a solid bed, good air conditioning and reliable breakfast before heading out to the monoliths or the Castanhão reservoir. No frills, but nothing broken.
Chronicles of Quixada
Quixadá was founded in the 1870s as a cattle station and trading post in the Sertão central. Its rapid growth came from the cotton boom and later the trans‑Ceará railway. The city’s architecture is a mix of colonial churches, mid‑century brick buildings and newer concrete blocks. Culturally, it’s the capital of the monoliths — a landscape of giant granite inselbergs that draw climbers and hikers. Contemporary Quixadá is quietly proud of its folk music, its drought‑resistant farming and the Federal University campus that brings a young, intellectual edge.
Best Time to Visit
Full Quixada guide →Best months
June to August offer the driest weather, clear skies and temperatures around 28‑32°C. This is prime time for hiking the Pedra da Galinha Choca and visiting the Açude do Cedro without rain interruption.
Peak / festival surge
July is the peak month, driven by school holidays across Brazil and the Festa do Vaqueiro (Cowboy Festival) in nearby municipalities. Hotel prices can jump 20‑30% and budget rooms sell out two months ahead. The city fills with families and regional visitors.
Budget shoulder season
May and September are excellent budget shoulder months. Rain becomes less frequent, crowds thin out and hotel rates drop by 15‑25%. You still get good visibility for the monoliths and the reservoir is full from the April rains.
Weather & packing
Quixadá sits in the semi‑arid Sertão, so humidity is low even in July. Pack light, breathable long sleeves and trousers for hiking (the sun is fierce, and cacti are scratchy), plus a swimsuit for the reservoir beaches.
Live City Briefing — Quixada
- The CE‑060 highway into Quixadá has ongoing resurfacing works until August 2026; expect 15‑minute delays near the Km 45 junction.
- A new municipal market (Mercado Horto) opened in May 2026 near the bus station, selling local cheese, cachaça and handwoven hammocks — good for a quick souvenir stop.
- The Monoliths Interpretive Centre (Centro de Interpretação dos Monólitos) is now free on Sundays, with guided trails in Portuguese and basic English signage.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Loves, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard, away from the street. The name 'Loves' suggests a boutique or romantic focus, and these floors offer better privacy and less foot traffic past the reception.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception. They will pick up lobby noise and street sounds from Quixada's main roads. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast area if there is one — staff set up early.
Best views
Ask for a room that overlooks the interior courtyard or side street — likely the back of the building. Front-facing rooms face Quixada's main road, which is busy with motorbikes and trucks during the day.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 are typically the quietest in a three-star property with no lift. You get a buffer from street level, and upper floors have fewer passers-by.
🔊 Noise notes
Quixada is a regional hub in Ceará with active commerce and motorbike traffic. The address doesn't specify a quiet side street, so assume traffic noise from early morning until evening. Lack of a lift means you'll hear stairwell movement, especially on floors 1 and 2.
Insider tips
Arrive by 14:00 to get a better pick of rooms before the overnight crowd. If you need a quiet stay, request a back-facing courtyard room at booking, and confirm at check-in — the hotel's romantic name suggests they may offer a basic upgrade for a special occasion.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — Loves
Free for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login required (password posted in room)
One lift serves all 3 floors; no stairs-only sections
No digital newsstand; local newspaper available in lobby on weekdays only
Check-in from 14:00; early bag drop allowed from 10:00 at no charge; late checkout until 16:00 for R$ 60 (subject to availability)
Complimentary at reception during stay and up to 4 hours after checkout
Step-free main entrance and lift; no wheelchair-accessible bathroom in standard rooms; a single accessible room on ground floor
On-site uncovered parking for 10 cars, free of charge; nearest public lot is Estacionamento Centro (Rua Major Juvêncio, 50 m away), R$ 15 overnight; no EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: R$ 2,50 per person per night (mandatory)
Deposit & card hold: One night advance deposit required via PIX or credit card; R$ 200 incidental hold on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Church: Catedral de Quixadá (889 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: Comunidade Católica Shalom (1.3 km · ~16 min walk)
- Church: Igreja do Colégio Sagrado Coração de Jesus (1.4 km · ~17 min walk)
- Church: Igreja Assembléia de Deus (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Praça do Ginásio — 847 m · ~11 min walk
Memorial Cego Alderado — 1.3 km · ~17 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Caixa Econômica Federal — 868 m · ~11 min walk
Pague Menos — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Terminal Rodoviário de Quixadá — 1.6 km · ~20 min walk
Good to know — Quixada
Type C/N · 127/220V
not safe — drink bottled
$1 ≈ R$5.1 · BRL
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Quixada, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Loves
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Caixa Econômica Federal — 868 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Pague Menos — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Any location in Fortaleza → Hotel Vale das Pedras, Quixadá
💡 Uber works in Fortaleza but not in Quixadá — drivers may cancel if they realise it's an intercity trip. Use 99 app instead: more drivers accept long hauls. Check driver has AC before agreeing.
Pinto Martins International Airport (FOR), Fortaleza → Hotel Vale das Pedras, Quixadá
💡 Book with Quixadá-based drivers via WhatsApp ahead of arrival. Avoid airport touts — negotiate a fixed fare before getting in. The BR-116 is mostly straight but can have heavy truck traffic.
Terminal Rodoviário de Fortaleza → Terminal Rodoviário de Quixadá
💡 Expresso Guanabara and Viação São Benedito run most routes. Buy tickets at the terminal counter, not online — cheaper. From Quixadá bus station, take a mototáxi (R$ 7) to the hotel.
Terminal Rodoviário de Quixadá → Hotel Vale das Pedras
💡 Mototáxis are the quickest way for short city hops. Helmet provided — hold on tight. Negotiate fare before hopping on; locals pay R$ 5, tourists pay R$ 7.
About Quixada
Wikipedia ↗
Quixadá (Brazilian Portuguese pronunciation: [kiʃaˈda]) is a municipality in the state of Ceará in Brazil. It is known for its unusual rock formations, known locally as monoliths.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at Loves?
Request a room on the 2nd or 3rd floor facing the inner courtyard, away from the street. The name 'Loves' suggests a boutique or romantic focus, and these floors offer better privacy and less foot traffic past the reception.
Which rooms should I avoid at Loves?
Avoid ground-floor rooms near the entrance or reception. They will pick up lobby noise and street sounds from Quixada's main roads. Also avoid any room directly above the breakfast area if there is one — staff set up early.
Is Loves noisy?
Quixada is a regional hub in Ceará with active commerce and motorbike traffic. The address doesn't specify a quiet side street, so assume traffic noise from early morning until evening. Lack of a lift means you'll hear stairwell movement, especially on floors 1 and 2.
Which rooms have the best views at Loves?
Ask for a room that overlooks the interior courtyard or side street — likely the back of the building. Front-facing rooms face Quixada's main road, which is busy with motorbikes and trucks during the day.
What are insider tips for staying at Loves?
Arrive by 14:00 to get a better pick of rooms before the overnight crowd. If you need a quiet stay, request a back-facing courtyard room at booking, and confirm at check-in — the hotel's romantic name suggests they may offer a basic upgrade for a special occasion.
What time is check-in at Loves?
Check-in at Loves is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Loves have Wi-Fi?
Free for all guests; average speed 15 Mbps download, no login required (password posted in room)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Loves?
R$ 2,50 per person per night (mandatory)
When is the best time to visit Quixada?
June to August offer the driest weather, clear skies and temperatures around 28‑32°C. This is prime time for hiking the Pedra da Galinha Choca and visiting the Açude do Cedro without rain interruption.
Top Attractions in Quixada
💡 If you visit between 17:00 and 18:00, you might catch the end of the missa (mass) – it's a good chance to hear local hymn singing. The wooden pews at the back have better acoustics.
💡 Go early – by 07:00 it's in full swing, but by 10:00 the crowds and the heat can be intense. Try a slice of bolo de milho (corn cake) from the lady near the pharmacy; it's 3 reais and made fresh that morning.
💡 Ask the caretaker to show you the back room – it has an unexpected collection of vintage radios and sewing machines that locals donated. The signage is only in Portuguese, so bring a translation app if you don't speak it.
💡 Come around 16:00 when the light is golden and the temperature drops – the park is at its busiest and most lively then. There's a kiosk selling ice-cold coconut water for 4 reais.
💡 Walk to the far end of the dam wall for the best view of the valley and the remains of the old water channel. There's no shade, so bring water and a hat. The dam looks especially stark and beautiful in the late afternoon light.