Espírito Santo Coast & Mountains
From Vitória to the black sand beaches of Guarapari, then up to the Pedra Azul mountains and immigrant towns.
An off-the-beaten-path route popular with Brazilian domestic tourists. Start with seafood and a visit to Penha Convent in Vitória and Vila Velha, head south to the beaches of Guarapari, and then take mountain roads to Italian and German immigrant towns and Pedra Azul State Park. A short itinerary combining both mountains and sea. For a slower journey, you can arrive or depart via the Vitória–Minas passenger train from Belo Horizonte, which takes about 13 hours one way.
Mountain nights are cold from Jun to Aug; Pedra Azul State Park may close temporarily on rainy days.
Day by day
Day 1 · Vitória Old Town and Seafood Street
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Paneleiras de Goiabeiras、Ilha das Caieiras、Palácio Anchieta、Metropolitan Cathedral of Vitória）
Pick up your car at the airport; drives within the city are under 30 minutes; cross the Third Bridge to Vila Velha in the evening.
Stay: Praia da Costa (Vila Velha)
Day 2 · Penha Convent and Costa Beach
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Convento da Penha、Prainha & Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church、Garoto Chocolate Factory、Praia da Costa）
Short trips within Vila Velha, driving or taking a taxi for 10 to 20 minutes; you can drive halfway up the hill to the convent.
Visits to the chocolate factory must be booked in advance.
Stay: Praia da Costa (Vila Velha)
Day 3 · South Along the Coast to Guarapari
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Paulo César Vinha State Park）
Drive south along Rodovia do Sol for about 50 km, stopping at the State Park along the way; the entire drive takes less than 1 hour.
Stay: Guarapari
Day 4 · Guarapari Beach Day
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Guarapari Beaches）
Based in Guarapari, drive 10 to 30 minutes from the city center to various beaches for daytime activities.
Stay: Guarapari
Day 5 · Up the Mountains via Domingos Martins
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Domingos Martins）
Head back north and take BR-262 up the mountains to Domingos Martins (about 2 hours), then drive another hour to Pedra Azul.
Stay: Pedra Azul
Day 6 · Pedra Azul State Park and Route of the Lizard
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Pedra Azul State Park、Venda Nova do Imigrante）
Hike in the park for 2 to 3 hours in the morning, then drive along the Route of the Lizard (Rota do Lagarto) to Venda Nova do Imigrante in the afternoon, about 19 km.
The park is closed on Mondays; you must book your entry slot in advance via Agenda ES.
Stay: Pedra Azul
Day 7 · Descend the Mountains to Vitória
Vitória (Espírito Santo)（Camburi Beach）
Drive about 100 km along BR-262, taking about 2 hours; visit Camburi Beach before heading to the airport.