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Get to know the place
A capital on an island, linked to the mainland by bridges, between the bay and the open sea. The Convento da Penha (convent), on a hilltop in Vila Velha, is the region's landmark; the Terceira Ponte (Third Bridge) shapes the skyline; the island holds the historic center and Praia do Canto; and on the mainland, the paneleiras (potters) of Goiabeiras handmake the clay pot used for moqueca capixaba (the local fish stew). The Espírito Santo mountains are less than an hour's drive away.
This destination brings together 1 city: Vitória.
A look at the place
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One destination, many paths
Start with one city or combine several in your itinerary.
The local experience
The seat of the state government, it occupies the former college and church built by the Jesuits starting in 1551. The tour includes the symbolic tomb of Father José de Anchieta, whose remains were taken to Bahia in 1610.
In an eclectic style with neo-Gothic features, it was built between the 1920s and the 1970s on the site of an older church. The stained-glass windows that line the entire nave were made by Italian artist César Formenti and his son Gastão.
Discover Catedral Metropolitana de Vitória
A strip of sand about 6 km long on the mainland, lined by a boardwalk used for walking and sports. At the start of the waterfront is the Píer de Iemanjá, with a statue of the orixá (Afro-Brazilian deity) installed in 1988.
Created in 1986, it protects about 260 hectares of Atlantic Forest on the island's central massif. From the highest point, almost 309 meters above sea level, you can see the bay, the port and much of the metropolitan area.
Discover Parque Estadual da Fonte Grande
An island neighborhood with two small beaches, Praia da Direita and Praia da Esquerda, surrounded by rocks and vegetation. The calm waters are good for swimming, kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding.
A municipal park of about 10 hectares between Jardim da Penha and Mata da Praia, with restinga (coastal scrub) vegetation. The name comes from the large rounded rock, which has a viewpoint and an Oriental garden around it.
Discover Parque Pedra da Cebola
The workspace of the Goiabeiras potters' association, where the clay pots used for moqueca capixaba are shaped by hand. The craft was the first item registered in Iphan's Book of Knowledge, in 2002.
Discover Galpão das Paneleiras de Goiabeiras
Opened in 1912, it is the city's oldest municipal park, designed by landscape architect Paulo Motta Teixeira. It has a lake with islands and bridges, tree-lined paths and a band shell listed as a state heritage site.
Your base to explore
Where you stay is part of the trip. Choose the area that best fits your itinerary.
Senac's hotel school at the top of Ilha do Boi, operating since the 1970s, with 95 rooms, a pool, a restaurant and event spaces. The hotel's restaurant has won the Prêmio Gourmet Vip in the hotel category several times.
An international chain hotel on Avenida Saturnino de Brito, in Praia do Canto, with 231 rooms with sea views, a pool and meeting rooms. It caters to business and leisure travelers, near restaurants and the airport.
A business hotel in Vitória's Historic Center, with 164 rooms, a rooftop pool and a restaurant. It suits those who want to stay in the capital's historic center, with an airport shuttle.
Comfort Suites Vitória is near Praia do Canto, in Vitória. It has breakfast; pool; Wi-Fi; restaurant; air conditioning; accessible options; Business Class with hot tub.
Sleep Inn Vitória Praia do Canto is in the Praia do Canto neighborhood, in Vitória. It has breakfast in the advertised rates; Wi-Fi; restaurant; meeting rooms; no pets.
Quality Hotel Aeroporto Vitória is near the airport and Praia de Camburi, in Vitória. It has breakfast; pool; parking; restaurant; gym; baby kitchen; accepts small pets; rooms for reduced mobility.
Go Inn Vitória is less than a 15-minute walk from the beach, in Vitória. It has breakfast; gym; restaurant; Wi-Fi; parking; small pets accepted under certain rules; rooms adapted for reduced mobility.
Transamerica Fit Vitória Reta da Penha is near UFES (Federal University of Espírito Santo) and 5 km from the airport, in Vitória. It has breakfast; Wi-Fi; parking; Dona Penha restaurant; pet-friendly; accessible room; green area and deck.
ibis Vitoria Praia Do Canto is 500 m from Praia de Camburi, in Vitória. It has air conditioning; Wi-Fi; parking with 50 spaces; restaurant; bar; breakfast; accepts pets up to 15 kg; accessible rooms.
ibis Vitoria Praia de Camburi is across from Praia de Camburi, in Vitória. It has air conditioning; Wi-Fi; restaurant; 24-hour bar; breakfast; parking; pet-friendly; accessible rooms.
ibis budget Vitoria is in Vitória. It has Wi-Fi; air conditioning; breakfast; parking subject to availability; pets accepted for a fee; wheelchair accessibility.
Golden Tulip Porto Vitória is across from Praça do Papa, in Vitória. It has breakfast included; Wi-Fi; outdoor pool; sauna; gym; restaurant; bar; air conditioning; pet-friendly; facilities for guests with disabilities.
Nobile Suítes Diamond is across from Praia de Camburi and 3.4 km from the airport, in Vitória. It has air conditioning; internet; rooms adapted for reduced mobility; pool; sauna; restaurant; parking; 24-hour room service.
Hotel Minuano is on the Praia de Camburi waterfront, in Vitória. It has breakfast included; air conditioning; Wi-Fi; minibar; parking; Churrascaria Minuano (steakhouse) in the same complex.
Hotel Costa Victoria is across from Praça dos Namorados, in Vitória. It has on-site parking; Wi-Fi.
Flavors of the destination
A Northeastern gastrobar with locations in Jardim da Penha, in Vitória, and in Prainha, in Vila Velha. Among the desserts is the cartola, made with caramelized banana, queijo coalho and cinnamon.
A seafood restaurant on Rua Joaquim Lírio, in Praia do Canto, known for its moqueca capixaba. It suits those who want to try Espírito Santo's signature dish, cooked in a clay pot and without coconut milk.
A restaurant on Rua Eugênio Netto, in Praia do Canto, whose cooking is based on fire and embers, with grilled meats and seafood. It has a wine list, an outdoor area and a private dining room, and suits dinners for two or in groups.
Before you go
A little planning leaves more time to enjoy the journey.
Through Vitória Airport, a few kilometers from downtown. By car, it is about 520 km from Rio de Janeiro on the BR-101.
From April to November, with less rain. Summer is hot and the busiest season at the beaches.
Take your trash with you, follow the signs and support local businesses. In natural areas, follow the visiting guidelines.
