Lagoa Redonda is a green corner of south Fortaleza: a large neighborhood surrounded by lagoons, mangroves and Atlantic Forest, right next to Sabiaguaba and its protected dunes. Whether you live here or are exploring the east side of the city, this guide covers the story behind the name, the nature nearby and how to keep lash extensions looking good in an outdoor routine.
The “round lagoon”
According to Fortaleza em Bairros, the city government’s neighborhood platform, there was a rounded lagoon in the middle of the area, locally called the “poço” (the well), which gave the neighborhood its name. Its water was used for fishing, livestock and vegetable gardens, washing clothes, brick making and leisure.
The city’s Sabiaguaba management plan adds that Lagoa Redonda grew as a settlement on the lagoon’s banks, linked to neighboring communities, with cassava fields and casas de farinha (flour houses) that supplied Sabiaguaba and Gereberaba.
Lagoons, mangroves and forest
The city describes the local climate as pleasant, since the neighborhood is surrounded by the Precabura, Miritipá and Redonda lagoons, plus mangroves and Atlantic Forest. It covers about 11.5 km².
Lagoa da Precabura
Precabura is considered the largest lagoon in the Fortaleza metropolitan region and lies on the boundary between Fortaleza and Eusébio. Reporting by the newspaper O Povo describes a rich ecosystem with dunes and carnaúba palms, and at least 172 bird species recorded there. It is a highlight for anyone who enjoys birdwatching or simply a wide-open view.
Sabiaguaba next door
The Sabiaguaba neighborhood borders Lagoa Redonda. The city lists its mangroves, beach, rivers and interdune lagoons, and two protected areas: the Sabiaguaba Environmental Protection Area and the Sabiaguaba Dunes Natural Park. Its dune field stores rainwater and helps regulate temperature. Please follow the rules of the protected areas when you visit.
Outdoor tips
- Go early or late in the day; the sun is strong all year.
- Carry sunscreen, a hat and water.
- Wear light clothes and comfortable shoes for walking.
Lash extensions for an outdoor life
Water, sea and lagoon
- For the first 24 hours, avoid water, steam, saunas and heavy sweating.
- After the sea, a lagoon or the pool, rinse your lashes with fresh water and pat dry.
- Wash daily with a lash foam cleanser and a soft brush to remove sand, sunscreen and sweat.
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Sunscreen and makeup
Choose oil-free products around the eyes, including your makeup remover. Skip waterproof mascara and lash curlers.
Prefer no extensions?
If you spend a lot of time in the water and want something simpler, a lash lift curls and nourishes your own lashes with no extensions, and usually lasts around six to eight weeks. Compare both in eyelash extensions or lash lift.
Beauty services in the region
South Fortaleza has a wide range of beauty services: lash studios, brow artists, waxing and nail salons across the neighborhoods of the region. When choosing a lash artist, look for hygiene, mapping suited to your eye shape, proper isolation and clear aftercare guidance.
If you notice persistent itching, redness, burning or eye pain, stop using products around the eyes and see an ophthalmologist.
A lash studio in Cambeba
Niely Oliveira — Studio de Cílios is at Av. Pedro Lazar, 633, 1st floor, Lago Jacarey, Cambeba, a south-zone option for Lagoa Redonda residents. Appointments are private and scheduled, with Brazilian volume, Russian volume, lash lifting and refills. Learn more in eyelash extensions in Cambeba, and if you spend time on the other side of the region, see the Edson Queiroz neighborhood guide. Details are on the services page.
Book your appointment
Choose your service and time on the online booking page. A deposit via Pix or card holds your slot and is deducted from the total, and confirmation with prep instructions arrives on WhatsApp.