Caritas, the owner of the hostel, is incredibly friendly and will go out of her way to make sure you know your way around town. She was also very helpful both for logistical and moral support while I awaited some lost luggage. I appreciate that she actively asked what she could do to improve the place, it can only mean... More

The hostel is a pretty small hostel, with family type atmosphere - the family lives there as well and their friends hang around regularly. It has only 2 bathrooms, both with shower and toilet, no other separate toilet though which created a bit of a hazzle in the morning. The advertisement says that it is international, English is spoken and... More

I arrived in Fortaleza off a late flight, so all I needed was a safe place to sleep for the night. I didn't see much of Fortaleza but I got the impression that the word safe was important after the taxi from the airport had to pass through two armed police checkpoints/roadblocks just to get to the city. Terra da... More

Caritas is her name, she is the owner and also runs this hostel. You will first notice her smile and then her wiliness to help. She is a native of Fortaleza so she knows all the ins and out. You will find her as early as 8:30am cleaning the place, the other times she is there helping out like a... More

I loved too much stay there, with so much hospitality and kindness! A hostel always sins about privacy and intimacy but there, on this place you can feel how you're at home! I recommend it!

Hostel Terra da Luz is a nice and decent place! I liked there very much! The own Caritas is nice and confortable girl, she showed me the city and told where the good place were. Hostel Terra da Luz is a simple place, but very clean. I go there again :) Regards

The owner of the establishment is very kind and lovely, the place is also too .... PERFECT

Luz da Terra is really one of the nicest hostel we have been in so far in Brazil, from the Hola! association. It is a small and cosy hostel. The staff really were very friendly and helpful. The dorms had just four beds in each and are clean and comfortable (there is just one private room with double bed). Personal... More