You will learn a lot about Ceará and the history of their people, religion, traditions and even toys. It is a very nice place to visit.
We have been there to see the monument and an exhibition about Brazilian toys. No explanations in English... I think it would have not been a difference, if I haven't gone there.
This attraction in Fortaleza was shut everytime we visited it during the day. There didn't appear to be very much there, which is a pity. I have heard the restaurants and bars nearby are good in the evening. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit it - there are better places to spend your time.
My husband and I visited this place today and we were thoroughly disappointed. Although they had a lot of staff walking around, no one spoke English . The museums, library, planetarium were all closed. The only thing open was a small coffee shop where no one spoke English. We finally just gave up, hopped a cab and went back to the pool at our hotel !!!!!
The place serves as a cultural center for the City, with a Planetarium, Cinemas, Theaters, and two museums. During the day you can visit the exhibits, but at night you have a lot going on at the restaurants and bars around. The place is a bit run down, neglected by the administrations, but still a nice place to visit when you are tired of the beaches.Be especially careful when walking around outside the center area, as this is very dangerous, populated by criminals and crack addicts. The center itself is usually safe.
Even though Dragão do Mar's new architecture there's nothing to do with what it was Praia de Iracema before I still think this place is a great option for people in general. This is what I like more about it, it's a democratic place! A lot of nice free exhibitions, good art movies,plays and concerts going on, a great and not too pricey coffee place, tons of free activities (I recommend to take the kids there on Sundays), a ok planetarium, a Patativa do Assaré (an brilliant local writer) and a Dragão do Mar (he was a guy fighting against slavery) statues, the cute bars near by... This place is really nice!I just wish it was safer around there. Praia de Iracema is such a nice place in Fortaleza and it's so sad it's ending up in crimes.
Decent Restaurants, beers, caipirinhas, good music, good for families too.Though the quality differs from restaurant to restaurantGets crowded late.
Don't waste your time... there are nothing to see. The Cearense Culture Exposure is ridiculous, limited to some bottles of colour sand.
They have activities for children every sunday from 4 to 6 pm. Many shows, theatre, movies and so on, ee]veryday except mondays, after 2 pm. Also bars and restaurants, and local handicrafts
The whole "Dragão do Mar" complex is incredible. Lots of great restaurants, art and music. The perfect place if you're looking for culture. The only downside is the security outside... Besides that, a lovely place with a great vibe.