Espirito Santo Attractions
Espírito Santo State
The state of Espírito Santo lies half way down the Atlantic coast of Brazil, bordered on the north by Bahia, on the west by Minas Gerais and on the south by the state of Rio de Janeiro. In the fertile coastal region sugar-cane, tropical fruits, coffee, cacao and cotton are grown; and cattle-rearing also makes a contribution to the economy. The state capital, Vitória, is also an important port for the shipment of metal ores.
The state of Espírito Santo lies half way down the Atlantic coast of Brazil, bordered on the north by Bahia, on the west by Minas Gerais and on the south by the state of Rio de Janeiro. In the fertile coastal region sugar-cane, tropical fruits, coffee, cacao and cotton are grown; and cattle-rearing also makes a contribution to the economy. The state capital, Vitória, is also an important port for the shipment of metal ores.
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Jacaraipe, Brazil
Jacaraipe
29km/18mi north of Vitória is Jacaraipe, in the commune of Serra (pop. 115,000), the inhabitants of which live by fishing and the tourist trade. Particularly attractive are the beaches of Jacaraipe (in the town), Manguinhos (4km/2.5mi) and Carapebus (9km/5.6mi), to the south of the town.
29km/18mi north of Vitória is Jacaraipe, in the commune of Serra (pop. 115,000), the inhabitants of which live by fishing and the tourist trade. Particularly attractive are the beaches of Jacaraipe (in the town), Manguinhos (4km/2.5mi) and Carapebus (9km/5.6mi), to the south of the town.
