Guarapari
Guarapari is a popular beach resort town in Espirito Santo, counting about 100.000 people[1], a figure that quickly multiplies in high season. [edit] UnderstandGuarapari is a very popular holiday escape for people from landlocked Minas Gerais state as well as people from Vitória and Vila Velha. The place is fervent between Christmas and Carnaval, with smaller peaks on school holidays throughout the year. [edit] Get in[edit] By planeGuarapari has a small domestic airport with no regular passenger traffic. Vitória Airport (VIX) - also known as Eurico Salles Airport - in the capital city of Vitória, is the closest airport to Guarapari. It receives daily flights from most state capitals in the country. Among the main airlines serving the airport are TAM [2] and Gol [3]. A number of smaller carriers also serve the airport, including Azul [4], TEAM [5], and TRIP [6]. A taxi to / from the Airport Victory will set you back about U.S. $ 140.00 for Taxi company Dodo [7]. The fastest way to get to the airport by bus is to take a bus to Dawn Vila Velha near the exit Terminal Vila Velha, and take a local bus from there. Total travel time is approximately 2 hours, and costs around $ 15. In some bus schedules have coming out of Guarapari straight to the Airport and the Airport Guarapari [edit] By busThe bus station is in the commercial district of Moquiçaba, between Praia do Morro and downtown (walking distance to both). Main lines include Vitória (some via Vila Velha), Rio de Janeiro, and Belo Horizonte. The bus company Alvorada has their own little terminal two blocks away from the bus station. They run hourly buses (more frequent during peak hours) to Vitória via Vila Velha, until 9 pm. [edit] By carGuarapari is situated on the coast 53 kilometers south of Vitória on highway 60, officially nicknamed Rodovia do Sol. There is also easy access from BR-101. [edit] Get aroundMany local buses run throughout the night. Taxis are few on Praia do Morro. None have meters, but there should be a table available showing fixed prices between different neighbourhoods. [edit][add listing] See[edit][add listing] Do
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[edit][add listing] EatThe best and most expensive restaurants are in Meaípe [edit][add listing] Drink
High season nightlife concentrates in Meaípe:
[edit][add listing] SleepPraia do Morro is probably the best option for tourists. Also many hotels in the city centre. Furnished and equipped apartments for short term rent abound. Real estate agencies on every corner can offer you something.
[edit] ContactThe telephone area code for Guarapari is 27 (as well as in central and northern parts of Espírito Santo). [edit] Get out
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