Itaúnas

Itaúnas is a beach-side village in the municipality of Conceição da Barra, Brazil.

Itaúnas Halal Travel Guide

Sunset itaunas (vinicius maciel) - Sunset in Itaúnas

Itaúnas is in the northernmost part of the state of Espírito Santo, about 260 kilometers (162 miles) from Vitória. The town's fame was gained because of forró, a type of dance popular in Northeastern Brazil, as well as the type of music which accompanies the dance. Every July, Itaúnas is the host of the National Forró Festival.

Itaúnas is also famous for its dunes. The old town was literally buried by the dunes in the 1960s. Nowadays and the new town is located on the other side of the Itaúnas River.

The whole area is known for its natural beauty, and Itaúnas is also the best support base for those who want to visit the Itaúnas State Park. The area of the park is roughly 3,600 hectares (8.9 acres), stretching from the mouth of Rio Itaúnas (Itaúnas River), in Conceição da Barra, up to the mouth of the Riacho Doce (Doce Stream), on the border of the state of Bahia.

How is the Landscape of Itaúnas

Created in the 1990s, Itaúnas State Park is part of the Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves, which is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. The park is itself an ecological sanctuary permeated by the Itaúnas River, with 38 kilometers (24 mi) of beach and seven different ecosystems: beach, river, swamp, growth of mangroves, sandbank and the Tableland Atlantic Forest.

Flora and fauna

In the park there is a great variety of species from the Brazilian fauna, many of which endangered, such as sloths, capybaras, broad-snouted alligators, otters, parrots, parakeets, maritacas (South American hog-nosed skunks – Conepatus chilensis amazonicus), and jacupengas (Pernelope supercilliaris).

On the beaches, sea turtles have been protected thanks to the effort endeavored in the Tamar project , whose goal is to protect and to do research about those animals.

How is the Climate in Itaúnas

The climate of the area is hot super-humid. The annual average temperature is around 22ºC (71.6° F), with average highs around 28ºC (82.4 °F), and average lows around 18°C (64.4 °F).

Travel to Itaúnas

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Itaúnas

Vitória Airport (VIX) - commonly called Eurico Salles Airport - in the national capital of Vitória, is the closest airport to Itaúnas. It receives daily Flights from most state capitals in the nation. Among the main airlines serving the airport are LATAM and Gol. A number of smaller carriers also serve the airport, including Azul, TEAM, and TRIP.

Travel on a Bus in Itaúnas

It is necessary to go by bus to Conceição da Barra (29 kilometers, 18.02 miles, from the park), and from there take a regular bus service to Itaúnas (several daily departures).

Águia Branca - 0800 725 1211 It takes 4 hours and 35 minutes to commute between the capital Vitória and Conceição da Barra. As of August 2010 and the round-trip costs around R$ 80.

By car

Itaúnas is around 280 kilometers from Vitória. Head north on the BR-101 highway and then take the ES-422 to Conceição da Barra (you will find it after passing over São Mateus). From Conceição da Barra, drive 27 kilometers through a dirt road until arrival in Itaúnas.

Get Around

What to See

The park’s dunes and beaches stand out as the main attractions for the visitors.

Tamar Project - It has an exhibition center for visitors, video exhibition, and environmental education activities concerning sea turtles.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Itaúnas

Itaúnas is famous for its forró, a kind of traditional dance music with accordion, triangle, and zabumba (a kind of bass drum). In the summer months there are many forró events organized, and you can kick off your shoes and dance the night away on the sand.

For those who prefer excursions on the ecological trails and the Brazilian Institute for the Environment and Natural Renewable Resources (IBAMA)] organizes guided visits for tourists.

Sandboarding on the dunes has been prohibited by IBAMA.

Tours

Horse Ride | It is feasible to ride from the beach up to Riacho Doce (Doce Stream). The ride lasts three hours on average.

Buggy Ride | The buggy ride is done on the sands of the beautiful Costa Dourada (Golden Coast) and Riacho Doce (Doce Stream) beaches. It lasts the whole day, stopping for lunch and for an afternoon Snacks.
Kayak or Canoe Trips | On this you go up the Itaúnas River, up to the junction with the Angelim River. It lasts two hours on average.

Beaches

Itaúnas | It is inside of the Itaúnas State Park, and it is surrounded by the dunes that buried the old town in the 1960s. There are many stands at the seaside there.

Riacho Doce (Doce Stream) | It is a wild stream that is cut in its whole extension by brooks of dark waters. Beautiful coral formations can be seen.

Costa Dourada (Golden Coast) | It has high cliffs – over 8 meters (26 feet) in height – and corals, brooks, as well as mangrove vegetation.

Shopping

Halal Food & Restaurants

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Itaúnas is the support base to visit the park. The town has good options of lodging and restaurants.

Internet & Phones

The telephone area code for Itaúnas is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo).

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