“Espirito Santo is Brasil’s third smallest state with barely 5 million residents. The urban coastal Vitoria-Vila Velha metro area is home to the State Capital, Brasil’s 4th busiest commercial harbor & a major New World religious site. Isolated from major traffic routes the region exudes exclusivity with a breath-taking tri-island configuration...”
 

Vitoria - two hours north of rio is the Brasil you dream about.

a well-preserved historic centro district & a High-Quality of life ranks vitoria among Brasil’s finest cities.

settled in mid-1500 with a cityscape that unfolds across three islands, vitoria’s economy includes a rail-shipping-port complex, growing high-tech industry, a new international airport all within a state capital. a casual resort ambiance welcomes visitors…

 

Vila Vehla - was grown from a history of multi - 'gold+diamond rushes. the port esrablished a global gateway for trade.

during world war II this local port, shipped major iron ore tonnage to aid the defeat of Germany & the japan in the war.

fishing & pleasure boaters are drawn by many beach docks. & uncrowded beaches.

many options for sophisticated to basic dining, shopping, entertainment exist in this relaxed, pristine setting…

 

Guarapari - is popular for it’s spectacular Nature Reserve areas; dramatic waterfalls. and lush Ocean vegetation (restinga) are features. local myth promotes 'medicinal (arthritis) beach sands’ composed of monazite from mountain streams. the best Moquecas (fish vegatable stew) with inspired seasoning of Indigenous or African spices. is found in guarapari. best when prepared & slow-cooked in hand-formed clay pots.

 

Praia de Camburi is north of Vitoria's centro district. close to Airport & major hotels. it’s an upscale residential area that includes a major university with aan excellent performing arts center. camburi beach is 10-miles with a promenade, bike path & wooden deck pagodas. kiosks of restaurants/bars. Several monuments are part of this public space.

calm waters invite swimming, & water-sports. At sunset Dancing & LIVE music enliven multiple venue. City rec staff are stationed at euipped Exercise Centers with volleyball, paddle ball, soccer),yoga. Sundays auto traffic is restricted & everyone enjoys a special frolic. ..

“DAY-TRIPS beyond urban Espirito Santo opens a less complex pace of life. Village, in rural countryside & beach towns. Featured here are mystical zones at Manquinhos (Serra) and Itaunas Dunes. Weaving inland roads leads to rolling hills as you explore quaintness of Pancas, Mantenopolis & Araguaya. ”