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Central Espírito Santo is a region of the state of in .
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Essential Destinations

Top destinations include Vitória and Vila Velha.

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, the small and cozy capital of Espírito Santo, is a city on the southeast coast of , famous for its beaches and culture, and for its proximity from many other tourist destinations in the state.

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, meaning old village, is a city in the metropolitan region of . It was the original capital of Espírito Santo State, founded in 1535 by Vasco Fernandes Coutinho.

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is a municipality in the state of , Brazil. Bordering the north of the state's capital, Vitória, the municipality is part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area.

Destinations to Discover

Explore places such as Guarapari and Cariacica.

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is a popular beach resort town in Espirito Santo, counting about 127,000 people in 2020, a figure that quickly multiplies in high season.

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is a municipality in the state of , , part of the Greater Vitória metropolitan area. Its privileged location makes an important center between the coast and the mountainous region of Espírito Santo, being crossed by highways BR-262 and BR-101, and by important railways such as the Vitória a Minas Railway and the Leopoldina Railway.

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is a city in , . Apart from being a tourist destination on its own, it is a perfect base for a visit to the .

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is a municipality in central , . Its population was 12,885 and its area is 718.1 km². It is 16 meters above sea level, and is located 44 km from the state capital of Vitória.

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is a municipality in the state of . Its population was 29,779 in 2020 and its area is 412 km2. Its average elevation is 2 m above sea level.

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is the name of a municipality in central , Southeastern . It was founded in 1857 by Pomeranian immigrants who arrived through the state capital Vitória by going up the river Santa Maria.

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is a municipality in east central , , founded in 1963. The town, at a height of 610m above sea level, has a population of approximately 30,455 and an area of 361.7 km2, and a population density of 32,53 inhabitants/km2.

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is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of . Its population was 23,724 and its area is 695 km2. The municipality contains the 3,562 hectares Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve, a fully protected area.

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is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of . Its population was 22,053 and its area is 74 km², which makes it the smallest municipality of Espírito Santo.

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is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of . Its population was 13,973 and its area is 204 km².

is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of . Its population was 11,626 and its area is 204 km2. The name of this municipality means "New River of the South" in Portuguese.

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is a municipality in the state of , . It is located 18 km southwest of Vitória on the road to . Its population was 79,500 and its area is 312 km2.

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is a municipality, with a capital of the same name, in east central , . Created in 1989, by separating from Conceição do Castelo, it stands at a height of 630 meters above sea level.

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is in the municipality of , in the state of , .

Central

Latitude of center
-20.0739° or 20° 4′ 26″ south
Longitude of center
-41.1239° or 41° 7′ 26″ west
Wiki­data ID
Q2070843
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