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    Commanding one of the most beautiful stretches of golden-sand beach in South 
    America, Fortaleza is a beachgoer's dream come true. It's also a great place 
    to buy local handicrafts, including fine lace and embroidery, wood carvings, 
    clay figurines, and delicate sand paintings made inside old bottles. Or you 
    can sample the superb lobster, a local specialty. | 
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