Ministério do Turismo

Itaúnas State Park

The Itaúnas State Park is located in the northernmost part of the state of Espírito Santo, at about 260km (161.56 mi.) from Vitória. The area of the park is approximately 3,600 hectares (8.90 acres), stretching from the mouth of the Itaúnas River, in Conceição da Barra, up to the mouth of the Riacho Doce (Doce Stream), on the border of the state of Bahia.   Created in the decade of 1990, the Itaúnas State Park has unique characteristics, which are protected by Law today. It is an ecological sanctuary permeated by the Itaúnas River, with 38 km (23.61 mil) of beach and seven different ecosystems: beach, river, swamp, growth of mangroves, sandbank and the Tableland Atlantic Forest. In the park there is a great variety of species from the Brazilian fauna, many of which endangered, such as sloths, capybaras, broad-snouted alligators, otters, parrots, parakeets, maritacas (South American hog-nosed skunks – Conepatus chilensis amazonicus), jacupengas (Pernelope supercilliaris).   The park’s dunes and beaches stand out as the main attractions for the visitors. On the beaches, sea turtles have been protected thanks to the effort endeavored in the Tamar project, whose goal is to protect and to do research about those animals. The headquarters of the Project has an Exhibition Center for visitors, video exhibition, and environmental education activities.   For those who prefers excursion on the ecological trails, the local team of the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Natural Renewable Resources – IBAMA organizes visits guided for tourists.   The Town of Itaúnas – the best support base for those who want to visit the park – is a district of the municipal district of Conceição da Barra. The whole area is known for its natural beauties. But the Town’s fame was gained because of the forró*.  It is there that every July the National Forró* Festival is held, inviting the most excited for a good “hop”, and thus completing the visitors' excursion. * Forró is a type of dance popular in Northeastern Brazil, as well as a type of music which accompanies the dance.

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Basic information
Weather
The climate of the area is hot super-humid. The annual average temperature is around 22ºC (71.6° F), with average highs around 28ºC (82.4 °F), and average lows around 18°C (64.4 °F).
City facts
Itaúnas State Park/Itaúnas - District of Conceição da Barra
State: Espírito Santo
Region: Southwest
Population: 2,807 inhabitants
Area Code: (27)

Distances
Conceição da Barra: 29 km (18.02 mi.)
São Mateus: 52 km (32,31 mi.)
Teixeira de Freitas (state of Bahia): 148 km (91.96 mi.)
Vitória: 260 km (161.56 mi.)
Governador Valadares (state of Minas Gerais): 351 km (218.10 mi.)
Accommodation / Restaurants
Itaúnas is the support base to visit the Park. The town has good options of lodging and restaurants. To learn more about the local hotels and infrastructure, visit:
http://www.casinhadeaventuras.com.br/pousadas.htm
How to get there
By Air: The closest airport is the one in Vitória, the capital of the state of Espírito Santo, located at 260 km (161.56 mi.) from there. It receives daily flights from most state capitals in the country.
By Road: From the town of Conceição da Barra, located at 29 km (18.02 mi.) from there, there is a regular bus service to Itaúnas, with several daily departures.
Services
Highway Station of the Town of Itaúnas: +55 (27) 3762-5005
Highway Station of Conceição da Barra: +55 (27) 3762-1159
Hospital, in Conceição da Barra: +55 (27) 3762-1347
Bank Offices: There are no bank offices in Itaúnas, but in Conceição da Barra, at only 29 km (18.02 mi.) away from there, there are offices of the Bradesco Banks and of the Caixa Econômica Federal (Federal Savings Bank).
Related links

http://www.casinhadeaventuras.com.br/pei.htm

http://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parque_Estadual_de_Ita%C3%BAnas

http://barra.tur.br/Parque_Estadual_de_Itaunas.htm

http://www.rotasdoes.com.br/ecoturismo.htm

http://www.portonet.com.br/cb/itaunas.htm

http://www.viajeparaitaunas.com.br/itaunas/parque/parqueestadualitaunas.htm
Attractions
Tours
Horse Ride
It is possible to ride from the beach up to the Riacho Doce (Doce Stream). The ride lasts three hours on the average.

Buggy Ride
The buggy ride is done on the sands of the beautiful Costa Dourada (Golden Coast) and Riacho Doce (Doce Stream) beaches. It lasts the whole day, stopping for lunch and for an afternoon snack.

Kayak or Canoe Trips
This trip is going up the Itaúnas River, up to the junction with the Angelim River. The trip lasts two hours on the average to be covered.

Beaches
Itaúnas
That beach is inside of the Itaúnas State Park and it is surrounded by the dunes that buried the old town in the 1960’s – the new town is located on the other side of the river. There are many stands at the seaside there.

Riacho Doce (Doce Stream)
It is a wild stream that is cut in its whole extension by brooks of dark waters. In it, beautiful coral formations can be found.

Costa Dourada (Golden Coast)
It has high cliffs – over eight meters (26.25 ft.) in height – and corals, brooks, and also mangrove vegetation.

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