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Vitoria



Vitoria City:

Vitoria, a port city is the capital of the Espirito Santo State. The city’s economy mainly relies on Industry and agriculture. Vitoria was established in 1551 and currently has an estimated population of 300,000 residents.

The city is world famed for Marlin fishing. Other tourist attractions here are; the Camburi beach, Penha Convent and Avenida Jeronimo Monteiro which is the key shopping street in the city. Along Avenida Beira Mar, you can catch one of the regular buses to and from the beaches.

Despite its beauty and uniqueness, Vitoria has the distinction of being one of the most violent cities in Brazil.

It currently has the highest rates of homicide in the country. As such you should take caution while visiting and limit your night time travel. You should also not walk around with valuables.