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Edson Queiroz
Art and shopping
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Edson Queiroz
Unifor’s neighbourhood: free exhibitions since 1988, a big shopping centre and Parque do Cocó around the corner.
- 📍LocationSoutheast
- 🎨Espaço Cultural UniforFree, since 1988
- 🛍️Iguatemi BosqueLarge shopping centre
- 🌿Parque do CocóClose by
About Edson Queiroz
What is Edson Queiroz like?
Edson Queiroz is home to the University of Fortaleza (Unifor) on Avenida Washington Soares. Its Espaço Cultural Unifor has staged free exhibitions, open to everyone, since 1988.
Shopping Iguatemi Bosque, one of the city’s busiest shopping centres, sits here close to Parque do Cocó.
✅ Good for
- Free art
- Shopping
- Nature nearby
⚠️ Less good for
- The beach
- Nightlife
- Walking: distances are large
Tip: Check which exhibition is on at the Espaço Cultural Unifor before you go; entry is free.
Experiences
Things to do in Edson Queiroz
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Espaço Cultural Unifor
Free exhibitions since 1988, at Avenida Washington Soares 1321, Tuesday to Sunday.
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Shopping Iguatemi Bosque
One of Fortaleza’s busiest shopping centres, close to Parque do Cocó.
Featured in Edson Queiroz
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Food and drink
See them in the guide →Eating and drinking in Edson Queiroz
We do not list any Edson Queiroz venues yet. These are the nearest, in Cocó.
Where to stay
Hotels in Fortaleza →Staying in Edson Queiroz
Handy if you are here for the university or an event.
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Near Unifor
For study or a conference.
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Near Iguatemi
Close to shops and the park.
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Rather be by the sea?
Look in Meireles.
Location
Getting around Fortaleza →Getting around from Edson Queiroz
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Uber and 99
The easiest option; the area is spread out.
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Bus
Buses run along Avenida Washington Soares.
🛡️ Staying safe
In busy places
Keep your phone and bag close in crowds.
At night
Stick to busy, well-used streets and take an Uber or 99 for longer distances.
Swimming
Swim near a staffed lifeguard post and check the flags.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Edson Queiroz
Is the Espaço Cultural Unifor free?
Yes, all exhibitions have been free since 1988.
Where is Shopping Iguatemi Bosque?
In Edson Queiroz, close to Parque do Cocó.
Sources: Diário do Nordeste: Espaço Cultural Unifor, visitação gratuita · QuintoAndar: Shoppings em Fortaleza
Nearby
All neighbourhoods →Neighbouring areas
🌿Southeast
Cocó
Residential area by Parque do Cocó, the city’s great riverside park.
See the neighbourhood →🌊South
Messejana
A lagoon with a 12-metre Iracema statue and the childhood home of José de Alencar.
See the neighbourhood →
Between Meireles and Praia do FuturoPapicu
Home of Shopping RioMar Fortaleza, with 400+ shops, a cinema and a theatre.
See the neighbourhood →🌳Behind Aldeota
Dionísio Torres
Small, leafy residential area next to Aldeota, with 1960s villas among new apartment blocks.
See the neighbourhood →Blog
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