Cachoeiro do Itapemirim Attractions
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, now the most important town in the south of Espírito Santo state, was founded by garimpeiros (gold- and diamond-prospectors) in the 18th century. It lies near the first waterfall on the Rio Itapemirim, half way between the Serra and the sea, 46km/29mi from the coastal town of Marataízes and 239km/148mi south-west of Vitória.
Bus station
Avenida Francisco Lacerda de Aguiar 47
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, now the most important town in the south of Espírito Santo state, was founded by garimpeiros (gold- and diamond-prospectors) in the 18th century. It lies near the first waterfall on the Rio Itapemirim, half way between the Serra and the sea, 46km/29mi from the coastal town of Marataízes and 239km/148mi south-west of Vitória.
Bus station
Avenida Francisco Lacerda de Aguiar 47
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim Surroundings
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Parque Nacional do Caparaó
This park, located in the Serra de Caparaó, contains some of the countries highest peaks and beautiful waterfalls.
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Pico da Bandeira
(Parque Nacional do Caparaó)
Pico da Bandeira is the third highest peak in Brazil. There is a climb that leads to the top.
Christmas Crib
Christmas crib
In the district of Jaciguá (32km/20mi from Cachoeiro do Itapemirim town center), beside the principal church, is an interesting Christmas crib (Nativity group), the work of native craftsmen.
In the district of Jaciguá (32km/20mi from Cachoeiro do Itapemirim town center), beside the principal church, is an interesting Christmas crib (Nativity group), the work of native craftsmen.
Serras
Serras
34km/21mi north of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, in the highlands of central Espírito Santo, is the Serra de Vargem Alta. If, however, you follow BR 482, which runs through the town, and then turn west to reach the road to Carangola (Minas Gerais), you come to the Serras da Aliança, do Horizonte and das Cangalhas, between the Cachoeiro do Itapemirim area and the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. In Alegre, 60km/37mi west of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, leave BR 482 and take ES 185, which runs past Caparaó National Park.
34km/21mi north of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, in the highlands of central Espírito Santo, is the Serra de Vargem Alta. If, however, you follow BR 482, which runs through the town, and then turn west to reach the road to Carangola (Minas Gerais), you come to the Serras da Aliança, do Horizonte and das Cangalhas, between the Cachoeiro do Itapemirim area and the states of Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais. In Alegre, 60km/37mi west of Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, leave BR 482 and take ES 185, which runs past Caparaó National Park.
