Guararapes is small on the map but one of Fortaleza’s most sought-after places to live: residential towers, tree-lined streets and the Cocó green belt close by. If you have just moved here or are staying with friends, this guide covers what the neighborhood is, what is around it, how lash care fits a Guararapes routine, and how to reach Niely Oliveira — Studio de Cílios in Cambeba.

What Guararapes is

According to the official neighborhood profile, Guararapes grew out of the old Mata do Cocó, a large forested area that was gradually settled as the city expanded. The name has Indigenous roots, linked to the idea of a “thunderous noise”, and also echoes Brazilian history.

In recent decades the neighborhood has seen strong real estate growth and many new high-rises. Official figures show the population rising from about 5,300 in 2010 to about 7,600 in 2022, and an Ipece study reported by Diário do Nordeste ranks Guararapes among the highest-income neighborhoods in Fortaleza.

Around Guararapes

The Cocó green belt

Guararapes developed right next to what is now the Parque Estadual do Cocó, one of the largest urban green areas in Brazil, formally established in 2017 with about 1,571 hectares. For more on the park and its neighborhood, see our Cocó neighborhood guide.

Av. Coronel Miguel Dias

Av. Coronel Miguel Dias is the neighborhood’s best-known avenue and, according to a property survey cited by Diário do Nordeste, one of the most valued streets in the city. It is also where the drive toward Washington Soares begins.

Bike lanes and squares

Official data record more than 4 km of bike lanes and several bike-share stations in Guararapes, plus a couple of public squares — handy for short trips without the car.

Busy neighbors

Guararapes shares its regional office with Engenheiro Luciano Cavalcante and Edson Queiroz. If you move around the area, see our Luciano Cavalcante guide and our Edson Queiroz guide.

Lash care for a Guararapes routine

Work, meetings and evening plans leave little time to get ready, which is exactly where lash extensions help: you wake up with your eyes done. To make them last:

  • First 24 hours: avoid water, steam, sauna and heavy sweating. Cycling, running or the gym can wait a day.
  • Daily cleaning: in Fortaleza’s heat, sweat and oil build up at the lash line. Wash with lash foam and a soft brush, then pat dry.
  • Makeup for evenings out: use an oil-free remover and skip waterproof mascara and the lash curler. For dinners and events, Russian volume gives a bold look with no mascara needed — more tips in makeup with eyelash extensions.
  • Keep refills on schedule: a set looks its best for about 3 to 4 weeks, with a refill every 15 to 21 days.

If you notice persistent itching, redness, burning or eye pain, stop using products around your eyes and see an ophthalmologist or dermatologist.

Beauty in and around Guararapes

The neighborhood and its surroundings offer a wide range of beauty services — lash studios, brow designers, waxing, nail and hair salons.

For lashes, see a specialist. Niely Oliveira — Studio de Cílios is in Cambeba, in the south zone, at Av. Pedro Lazar, 633, 1st floor, with Lago Jacarey as the landmark. Appointments are private and scheduled, and the services are Brazilian volume, Russian volume, lash lifting and refills. Learn more in eyelash extensions in Cambeba.

Getting to the studio from Guararapes

The route starts on Av. Coronel Miguel Dias, continues along Av. Pinto Bandeira and Av. Coronel José Philomeno Gomes, and joins Av. Washington Soares, the south zone’s main artery. From there, Rua Crisanto Moreira da Rocha and Av. Viena Weyne lead to Av. Pedro Lazar in Cambeba. It is about 6.2 km by car from the center of the neighborhood.

Travel time varies with traffic. The buttons just below open the route in the app of your choice, and our directions page has the address and landmarks.

Book your appointment

Live in Guararapes? Choose your service and time on the online booking page. The deposit is paid by Pix or card and deducted from the total, and your confirmation and prep instructions arrive on WhatsApp.