Espírito Santo

Estado do Espírito Santo


Espírito Santo (Holy Spirit) is a small state in southeastern Brazil along the coast. The capital is Vitória, which is located on an island, the largest city is Serra. It has some of the country’s main ports, and the beaches are popular tourist attractions. It is a leading destination in Brazilian domestic tourism and the role of tourism in the state’s economy is continually growing. Tourism in the state is concentrated on park both for the biodiversity of Atlantic Forest, with unique examples of alpine meadows. Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains and offers an extensive network of hiking trails. Pedra Azul State Park protects the Pedra Azul (Blue Stone, 1,822 m asl), a granite rock formation. The state has mostly crystalline, insoluble rock formations, so there is only a single show cave.