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Espírito Santo

Forming a narrow and long band between the ocean and the mountains, the State of Espírito Santo has a great potential for tourism, offering to visitors beaches for all tastes; old buildings, and historic landmarks of its colonization. The origin of the capixaba people – that´s how who´s born there is called – comes from a mixture of indians, blacks and Germans, among others.

The capital, Vitória, stands out for sheltering one of the most important Brazilian ports, Tubarão – and for offering excellent places for sports fishing. Besides, it is the second oldest city in the State. The oldest is Vila Velha, founded in 1534; but the hostility of the goitacas indians who used to live in that region has forced the colonizers to move to the island across it. In the land dispute, the Portuguese triumphed and gave the new settlement the name of Vitória. At present both cities prosper harmoniously, separated only by a 4,8km bridge.

The State of Espírito Santo holds a very diversified industry, standing out as the one which had the biggest economic development in the past few decades. Within the major capixaba companies, some play a significant role in the national scene, such as: Vale do Rio Doce, Companhia Siderúrgica de Tubarão, Aracruz Celulose, Samarco Mineração, Chocolates Garoto, Xerox do Brasil and Braspérola. Besides, the State is greatly responsible for the connection of the Country with the international market. Its port complex is among the most efficient in Latin America.

Located on the Southeast of the Country, the State of Espírito Santo awaits your visit, to show all the good stuff. Come, and become a fan!