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Barra do Jucu Barra do Jucu beachbeach

Jucu is a small resort, still quiet, located 15 kilometers from the center. It is a old village of fishermen. It still having the character of small

village. It is near to the river Jucu. The place has several beaches, frequented by the surfers and by

anyone that loves beaches. Surf championships, some of them of national level, take place in the city. In spite of that, during most of the time, the place is calm, and the

beaches are sought by who wants peace. 

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Jucu riverJucu river

Barra do Jucu beachBarra do Jucu beach

Madalena bridgeMadalena bridge

The bridge of Madalena allows the access to the Ecological Reserve of Jacaranema, occupying an area exceeding 1 million m2, Its a  preservation area, which saves a rich diversity of native vegetation of Espirito Santo. It was builted in 1896. The name is a homage to the band of Barra do Jucu Congo, which became famous for the song "Madalena."

Madalena brigeMadalena brige

In Ponte Madalena (Madalena bridge), you have a great view.  The best waves come in the winter. Sometimes local and Vila Velha surfers promote some parties to heat up the nights.

  There are some really cool bars at the seashore, where, on Fridays, the nights  become a point to the youths from Vitória (mainly in the summerBarra is a very eclectic place, and it is very frequented by Espirito Santo's artists, that always play for free to make the night even better!  You can also watch the show af the local band, called Casaca. They play a rhythm called "rocongo", which is a mix of rock and congo. Congo is a rhythm played with drum, ataba, reco-reco.

It is worthwhile to go for a walk by the It is worthwhile to go for a walk by the trails around Morro da Conchatrails around Morro da Concha (Hill of the (Hill of the

Shell). It is very good.Shell). It is very good.

It was Built in 1870, It is in the end of Praia da Costa Beach.

It measures 12 meters of height, with 9 meters of base. Its light is produced by a lamp 3000watts,

and it reaches 17 miles.

Santa LuziaSanta Luzia Lighthouse Lighthouse

Santa LuziaSanta Luzia

LighthouseLighthouse

Rail Rail Museum Museum

The old station Pedro Nolasco, it was built in 1927, The old station Pedro Nolasco, it was built in 1927, brings together a rich collection brings together a rich collection with 133 items (84

pieces and 49 photographs) that tells the story of the railroad Vitória - Minas.

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Prainha´s City (little Prainha´s City (little beach)beach)

It is an important historical center, which tells the story of the estate, It is also important because at this location arrived the first boat coming from Portugal. It is the place where began the colonization of the Espirito Santo.

The “ Nosssa senhora do Rosario” Church is the oldest The “ Nosssa senhora do Rosario” Church is the oldest of the state and the fourth oldest church in the country, it of the state and the fourth oldest church in the country, it

was built in 1551. The facade was rebuilt in the was built in 1551. The facade was rebuilt in the eighteenth century, and shows the crest of Portugal.eighteenth century, and shows the crest of Portugal.

By Giovanna Massalai