historic station · Alfredo Chaves, ES
Estação Ferroviária de Matilde
Opened in 1910 in the district of Matilde, it was part of the railroad that carried the region's coffee to the port of Vitória. Today it is a memorial space and preserves the iron water tank and the bridge over the Rio Benevente.
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About Estação Ferroviária de Matilde
The Estação Ferroviária de Matilde (railroad station) is in the district of Matilde, in Alfredo Chaves, in the Espírito Santo mountains. It opened in 1910 on the line linking Vitória to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, built by the Estrada de Ferro Sul do Espírito Santo and later taken over by the Leopoldina Railway.
The region's coffee, tied to Italian immigration, passed through it on its way to the port of Vitória. For decades the station was the district's main gateway, and the village's shops and services grew up around it.
Today the building is a cultural and memorial space, with photos telling the story of the railroad and immigration. Around it you can still see the iron water tank on a stone base, the bridge over the Rio Benevente and the remains of the locomotive turntable.
The visit is easygoing and pairs well with Matilde's nature outings: the Cachoeira de Matilde is nearby, and the walk along the tracks to the Túnel Encantado starts at the station. The building and the platform are on flat ground, easy to reach.
Before you go
Practical information
How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to 1 hour to see the building, the platform and the surroundings.
Best time
In the morning, on sunny days, when the light hits the facade and you have time left to continue on to the Cachoeira de Matilde and the Túnel Encantado.
How to get there
It is in the district of Matilde, in Alfredo Chaves (ES), beside the railroad tracks. Access is by car on the roads linking the town to the district.
Tip
If you also want to visit the Túnel Encantado (tunnel), about 400 meters along the tracks, wear sneakers or sandals that can get wet and bring a flashlight.
A look at the place
Estação Ferroviária de Matilde in pictures
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Frequently asked questions about Estação Ferroviária de Matilde
When did the Matilde station open?
In 1910, on the railroad linking Vitória to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, which carried the region's coffee to the port of Vitória.
What is there to see at the station?
The historic building with its platform, a cultural space with photos of local history and, around it, the iron water tank, the bridge over the Rio Benevente and the remains of the locomotive turntable.
How long does the visit take?
Between 30 minutes and 1 hour. Many people continue on to the Cachoeira de Matilde and the Túnel Encantado the same day.
Can you walk from the station to the Túnel Encantado?
Yes. The tunnel is about 400 meters away, a walk along the tracks followed by a short forest trail.
Is the station easy to access?
Yes. The building and the platform are on flat ground, with no climbs to get there.