Vitoria is a beatiful coastal capital located in the southeast region of Brazil. The following information will help you plan your trip and enjoy your stay in the city. We wish you a safe and sustainable journey in our country.
Arriving in Vitoria
Vitoria will not be your first entry to Brazil. Once you arrive in the country, you may arrive in Vitoria by bus, by train or by plane.
Bus Connections from Every National Capital
Arrival in Sao Paulo:
If you’re arriving in São Paulo and plan to take a bus to Vitória, the journey takes about 13 hours and covers roughly 830 km. For this trip, we recommend Vição Águia Branca (Brazilian transportation company).
You can purchase your ticket in advance here: www.aguiabranca.com.br/onibus/sao-paulo-sp/vitoria-es
Arrival in Rio de Janeiro:
If you’re arriving in Rio de Janeiro and plan to take a bus to Vitória, the journey takes about 8 hours and covers roughly 520 km. For this trip, we recommend Vição Águia Branca (Brazilian transportation company).
You can purchase your ticket in advance here:
Arrival in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state:
If you’re arriving in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais state and plan to take a bus to Vitória, the journey takes about 13 hours and covers roughly 830 km.
You can purchase your ticket in advance here:
Train Connection
Arrival in Belo Horizonte
If you’re arriving in Belo Horizonte and plan to take a train to Vitória, the journey takes about 13-14 hours, available with either daytime or night time departures. Tickets must be purchased at least 45 days in advance through Ferrovia Estrada de Ferro Vitória a Minas. Your origin should be ‘Belo Horizonte’ and your destination ‘Pedro Nolasco – Cariacica/Vitória’.
You can purchase your ticket in advance here:
Flight Connections
Your destination airport will be Vitoria (VIX).
You may find tickets from your international airline, or even from Brazilian airlines:
Arriving at Vitória Airport
The airport is located in the city of Vitória and features one of the most beautiful arrivals you will ever see—landing over the ocean as you approach the runway. A daytime arrival is highly recommended to fully enjoy the stunning scenery.
Once you arrive at Vitória airport, you can take a taxi or the more affordable option, Uber, to get from the airport to the hotel.
Taking an Uber from the airport to the suggested hotels will cost between R$20 and R$50, depending on your arrival time.
Maps from the airport to your hotels can be found here.
To SHERATON VITORIA HOTEL: Google map
Hotel Slaviero Vitoria: Google Map
Hotel Sleep Inn Vitoria: Google Map
Hotel Transamerica Fit Reta da Penha: Google Map
Getting Around the City- City Transportation
Our opening ceremony will be held at Teatro Universitário on the UFES campus. It is approximately 8 to 15 minutes by car from the recommended hotels. We highly recommend using Uber for this trip.
All other sessions will take place at Centro Universitário FAESA, located at Avenida Vitória, 2220, Monte Belo, Vitória. We also recommend using Uber for transportation.
In the city of Vitoria it is also possible to rent electric scooters. You have to download an app called “Jet”. Then, you can move around.
Important Addresses:
Centro Universitario FAESA – Address: Av. Vitória, 2220 – Monte Belo, Vitória – ES, 29053-360
University Theater (UFES) – Openning cerimony – Located in: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo – UFES (campus de Goiabeiras)
Address: Av. Fernando Ferrari, 514 – Goiabeiras, Vitória – ES, 29075-910
Currency, Payments & Shopping
The official currency of the country is the Brazilian reais (R$). For official conversion rates, please visit: https://www.bcb.gov.br/en
On April 20th, the exchange rate was 1 Euro = R$ 5.87.
For most purchases, you can use your debit or credit card. If you prefer to have local currency, exchange houses are available at Shopping Vitória.
Weather
July is winter in Brazil, with highs of 24–27°C and lows of 18–20°C. It is historically the dry season, so rain is uncommon.
Sunrise is around 6:10 a.m. and sunset at approximately 5:15 p.m.
Note: If you’re planning on joining the Sustainability Field Trip to Domingos Martins — our mountain region — keep in mind that average temperatures there range from 10°C to 24°C.
Safety
The city of Vitória is very safe. However, as with any location in South America, different social issues can arise. We do not recommend using your cell phone in the middle of the street, and we advise keeping an eye on your belongings in public spaces, especially in crowded situations (e.g., while crossing the street or using public transportation).
Always check prices and review your bill at restaurants to avoid any surprises. Remember that all prices are in Brazilian Reais.
We recommend buying bottled water. While at FAESA, the water fountains are safe to drink from. Please do not drink tap water.
All food purchased at supermarkets is safe. Street food is available in several neighborhoods, and all vendors must obtain health and safety permits to operate. We highly recommend trying this experience.
There are street fruit and vegetable fairs around the city, which are also a great experience to enjoy. Just be aware of your belongings and wash your fruits before eating them.
In Brazil, and especially in Vitória, you will find safe meat and fish to eat. Vegetarian options are also widely available, as there are many self-service and à la carte restaurants.
We wish you a safe and pleasant stay in Vitória.