Things to do & places to visit in State of Espirito Santo, Brazil

State of Espirito Santo #14 destination in Brazil 2023. The average rating score is 4.31 based on 65.3k traveler reviews, of 494 attractions. Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo, current date and time: Monday, May 06, 2024, 17:03.

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4.5 Nossa Senhora da Penha Convent (5.133 reviews)
- Absolutly Breathtaking
Monday: 5:15 AM - 4:45 PM Spent < 1 hour Missions • Churches & Cathedrals

Want to take a picture from the best view of Vitoria, this is the place! I loved coming here every Sunday morning to get my morning exercise up the steps to the convent, it's the best way to get that beach body back. At the top of the convent I attended the mass there and it was crowded, but at least I got to enjoy the view while listening to the homily. For the non-spiritual, this place for taking pictures of both the city of Vitoria and Villa Velha, the best views are here, and as I've said this is the best place to get a good cardio workout. They also have a mini museum for you to check out to see the history of the convent. For those who need accessibility assistance, they do offer a transport which is about $3,50 R. The convent is about a 5 minute drive from the city and 15 minutes from the airport. Definitely a must visit place if you visit the city. See more..
4.5 Costa Beach (2.402 reviews)
- Very nice beach!
Beaches

The beach is very beautiful and the left side of the beach is perfect for swimming. On the left side you will find calm waters, and also have a beautiful view from the city. I really enjoyed this beach! See more..
4.5 Canto Beach (1.952 reviews)
- Family of Six
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

Our hotel is located near by. Praia do Canto is an upscale neighborhood with pretty expensive stores, good restaurants and awesome bakeries. Great bike paths and on Sunday a food fair open until late at night. The beaches it is also within walking distance See more..
4.5 Boi Island (1.909 reviews)
- Big houses and beautiful beaches
Islands

This island is very close to shopping and the tourist it has a privileged view of the Third Bridge, Frade Island and the sea. The beaches are clear and calm waters and the streets are quiet . There are local shops . You need to take snack and take care of belongings because robberies are constant. See more..
4.5 Parque Pedra da Cebola (1.897 reviews)
- great walk
Monday: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Parks

Mon 5am-9am and 5pm-10pm, Tue-Sun 5am-10pm See more..
4.5 Parque Estadual de Pedra Azul (1.460 reviews)
- Beautiful area and park
Spent 1-2 hours State Parks

Just driving to this area is worth it. We took the 2.5 hour route leaving BR-101 from Fundão, then Santa Teresa, Santa Maria de Jetibá, Garrafão, before reaching Aracê. Beautiful route. To top it off, the even more beautiful Pedra Azul. We drove to the entrance of the park. Quite touristy and busy. Most people stay here for some photos and a visit to the restaurant and shop. Luckily so. Although right of the restaurant it stated that all trails were closed for the day since maximum of 150 persons was sold out, you can still walk about 1.5km up the mountain to the Park Rangers post. Only there the trails actually start that were limited access with permit. That first walk is highly recommended and easy to do for all, although flat shoes with profile is recommended. There is also a small beautiful cherry tree park just below the post that you can visit. See more..
4.5 Museu Vale (1.260 reviews)
- Nice Restaurant and view
Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums

Museu Vale, opened in October 15th 1998, is an initiative of the Vale Foundation, an institution that performs actions, projects and social programs in regions where Vale operates, in order to contribute to the territorial development and strengthen the people and communities, while respecting local cultural identities. Vale Foundation believes that investing in equipment and cultural programs is an opportunity for territorial development, as it strengthens public culture policy and promotes social inclusion - especially of children and young people. Furthermore, participation in cultural activities brings positive impacts for societies and individuals in many dimensions: develops skills and abilities, stimulates creativity, strengthens the self-esteem, stablishes values and opens new possibilities of work and income. Museu Vale is part of the commitment of Vale Foundation with the increase of the access to cultural assets, the preservation of local cultural identities and strengthening and valuing Brazilian cultural heritage and memories. With its exhibitions, seminars and art workshops, promotes contact among the diversity of style, techniques and contemporary aesthetic, encouraging many young people to join the market of artistic-cultural production. See more..
4.5 Morro do Moreno (1.214 reviews)
- Best time to go is early in the morning to watch the sunrise!
Lookouts

Access to the Morro do Moreno is easy to get to with an Uber. Hiking up the mountain is steep and you will break out a sweat, but it’s TOTALLY worth the adventure! It took me about 40 minutes to climb. I hiked up at 4:30 in the morning to watch the sunrise. What a spectacular view! There’s a little shop at the top that serves refreshments and snacks. Coming back down is a bit hard on the knees and could be slippery. Wear good sneakers or hiking boots. Bring a bottle of water and a banana… See more..
4.5 Palacio Anchieta (1.169 reviews)
- First Timer
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Architectural Buildings • Government Buildings

Historic patrimony and government house of Espírito Santo, the Anchieta Palace is a jesuit building, wich was erected between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. Originaly, the building functined as a church, named Santiago's Church, and as a school, serving to the religious interests until their expulsion in 1759. Passed many modifocation proccesses in the following centuries, the building still as a house of the government, functioning as a cultural place too, where are recepted several itinerant exhibitions, visits in its permanent collection and, specially at saturdays and sundays, visits in the governor's cabinet, passing through old residential wing. See more..
4.5 Castanheiras Beach (1.118 reviews)
- Place to go with family
Monday: 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Beaches

This is the beach located in Downtown Guarapari. You can go on foot. You have everything around this area. See more..
4.5 O Convento De Nossa Senhora Do Monte Do Carmo (1.032 reviews)
- Religious Art
Monday: 5:15 AM - 4:45 PM Points of Interest & Landmarks

It's a very nice and historical place. You 'll see the most beautiful view of Vitoria Bay and Vila Velha. See more..
4.5 Bacutia Beach (867 reviews)
- Must go if traveling in Espirito Santo
Beaches

This beach is incredible. It's a must go because it is well attended, pretty people and nice apartments. The water is super calm and clean (especially during summer like anywhere else in Brazil). It's good for kids too but, usually, young people stay there. You can even go up the stones there and take awesome pictures. I recommend taking you cooler with beer, coconut water, and some snacks since the only thing you will find to buy is through street vendor's cart and they are usually more expensive. In Oct/2016 I paid R$5 for the coconut but it is not high season, so almost double it during summer. If you are hungry you can go to Peracanga beach, which is the beach nearby and seat on the beach bars (the food is not the best and expensive but it's close) or if you have a car, go look for the famous moqueca restaurants Gaeta and Curuca in Meaipe (around 15 min driving) You can stay for the hole day there. See more..
4.5 Projeto Tamar Vitoria (830 reviews)
- very interesting vist
Monday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums • Aquariums

Horário de funcionamento De terça a domingo das 10h às 17h Valor dos ingressos Inteira – R$26,00 Meia-entrada – R$ 13,00 (idosos acima de 60 anos, estudantes, professores, ID Jovem, crianças a partir de 6 anos, doadores com comprovação, pessoas com deficiência e seu acompanhante) Passaporte família (dois adultos e duas crianças) – R$65,00 Gratuidades – Crianças de até 5 anos e moradores de Jesus de Nazareth com comprovante No local, são realizadas atividades de educação e sensibilização ambiental com crianças e adultos. O visitante encontrará um roteiro interpretativo com muitas informações a respeito das ações de pesquisa e conservação das tartarugas marinhas no Brasil, biologia das espécies e espaços temáticos que evidenciam todo o ciclo de vida das tartarugas marinhas. Além disso, poderá visitar um incrível mirante, com vista panorâmica aos principais pontos turísticos da Grande Vitória e a loja do Projeto Tamar. See more..
4.5 Metropolitana Cathedral (820 reviews)
- It was rebuilt
Monday: 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Churches & Cathedrals

In the place of an old church, they have starting rebuilding it on 1910s, and redone it in the 1930s. It is not as old as one would expect. Still it has an interesting history. See more..
4.5 Parque Botânico Vale (767 reviews)
- Good for a family time
Monday: Parks

With 33 hectares of green area, the Botanical Park is located in the green belt of the Tubarao Complex. Those who visit the local have the opportunity to see the first permanent Sensorial Garden of Espirito Santo, a structure that aims to stimulate the five senses and promote a differentiated form of interaction with nature. The Park also has the Knowledge Wagon, a library with a capacity for 3,500 copies, mounted on a train car, and with a collection of audiobooks for the visually impaired. In Botanical Park is also installed the only orchid of Big Victory open to the community. The space now has more than 350 seedlings divided into 113 species. In the Park, visitors can also go to the play ground and walk by ecological trails through the forest restoration area - which already has more than 140 types of Atlantic Forest tree species and some wild animals. It is also possible to schedule a guided tour of the Vale's facilities in Tubarao. Every month, the park offers visitors a diversified program that seeks to reach all publics, based on the pillars of Culture, Education, Health and Entertainment. See more..
4.5 Terceira Ponte (758 reviews)
- The most beautiful view of a bridge in Brazil
Spent < 1 hour Bridges

One of the most beautiful views of Brazil, the Third Bridge connects the cities of Vitoria and Vila Velha, the two main cities of Espirito Santo State. The view is beautiful in both directions, but in the direction Vila Velha - Vitoria is unsurpassed. See more..
4.5 Setiba Beach (752 reviews)
- Beautiful place
Beaches

This beach is not so famous but has good access buy bus from Vila Velha (T Itaparica). You have small islands to visit, a lot of corals to observe, and good restaurant to eat moqueca! See more..
4.5 Itapua Beach (707 reviews)
- The best - Known as Beverly Hills
Beaches

It almost the same as in Praia da Costa, but you have less people but more beautiful one's. In the last point, in front of Rua Jair de Andrade, you can see some turtles. The water is almost always clean but sometimes the waves can be kinda strong, so take care. There are lots of people playing beach volleyball, beach soccer, frescobol and everything.. Try Picolé da Ajelso! It's the best popsicle ever (I love kiwi).. See more..
4.5 Theatro Carlos Gomes (601 reviews)
- Lovely Theatre
Architectural Buildings • Theaters

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4.5 Praia de Manguinhos (587 reviews)
- Just awesome!
Beaches

Manguinhos beach is a must go. With short waves it is very calm and special for children. Beautiful place to go, to stay for a time. See more..
4.5 Fjordland (566 reviews)
- The Brazil`s best cup of Coffee
Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Horseback Riding Tours

If you are a coffee geek, you must have to visit and talk with Jorge and Vagner Uliana (a huge barista). Tip: Try the poupled natural :) its amazing! Certamente o melhor café do Brasil, digno dos melhores grãos da África. Parabéns pelo belo trabalho Jorge e Vagner Uliana. See more..
4.5 Itaunas Beach (560 reviews)
- Beatiful dunes and beach
Beaches

To visit the beach you have to walk through the dunes. These are very beautiful. There is also a walking path (just after the bridge between the village of Itaunaus and the national park). This is also very nice. You walk between trees and you have to cross a few wooden bridges. The beach is also very beatiful and is still rough. See more..
4.5 Peracanga Beach (509 reviews)
- Really good! Beach, bars and nightclub
Beaches

The beach is awesome, calm water, clean water. but it gets busy during summer, holidays and sometimes even weekends. Pretty and young people mostly, but a lot of families too, since the water is calm. Around 2pm the water starts coming closer so we lose space on the sand. I recommend in the morning the most. There are some bars to eat and drink, which serves some food but nothing special. I would still prefer to take my cooler with food and drinks. Sometimes at the nightclub there they have some events, especially on summer, and it is really nice, named Thale Beach Club. Take the day off and visit is! Plus it is close by Bacutia, a few meters away and its even nicer. A lot of spots for pictures. See more..
4.5 Praia da Sereia (506 reviews)
- Beach best suitable for babies
Beaches

This is a smaller beach that have close to no waves and is therefore best suited for families with babies, but bear in mind there are limited amount of restrooms here. See more..
4.5 Namorados Beach (497 reviews)
- Férias
Beaches

Muito bonita, bem aconchegante,
Sem ambulantes, praia bem tranquila e romântica, tem quiosque.
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4.5 Praia dos Castelhanos (446 reviews)
- Amazing!
Beaches

You just see and will already relax! Amazing beach and warm water! The most beautiful beach for me, until now. See more..
4.5 Mosteiro Zen Morro da Vargem (428 reviews)
- The only zen monastery in Latin Americ
Religious Sites

O Mosteiro Zen Morro da Vargem está localizado no município de Ibiraçu, ao norte da cidade de Vitória, capital do Espírito Santo, na BR 101, Km 217 See more..
4.5 Museu de Biologia Prof. Mello Leitão (402 reviews)
- Museu dentro da mata atlântica !
Speciality Museums

Essa visita no museu valeu muito a pena, fica dentro de uma reserva de mata atlântica, com entrada grátis. Dentro do local possui exposições e no museu tem um acervo completo de aves espalhadas. Em outros locais tem o maior observatório de beija-flores e um viveiro de aves e tartarugas. Lindo demaiss !!! See more..
4.5 Tres Praias (390 reviews)
- The best beach in Guarapari
Beaches

Definitely this is the place to visit and relax. You have 4 different beaches . All the beaches are awesome and beautiful. See more..
4.5 Enseada Azul Beach (389 reviews)
- Great winter in July
Beaches

We have the beach to ourselves 80° and sunny in the July winter. They say the currents make the water even warmer than it is during the Brazilian summer. We played in the big waves a long time. See more..