Port of Tubarão, Vitória

Name: Port of Tubarão
Address: Vitória, Brazil

#6 among attractions in Vitória

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The Port of Tubarão is a port in Brazil, near the city of Vitória in Espírito Santo. The port was created in 1966 by the Brazilian mining company Vale to export iron ore extracted from the Iron Quadrangle in Minas Gerais. In 2007, the Port of Tubarão was the largest iron ore embarking port in the world, shipping around 80 million metric tons of ore a year. Lesser port trade includes grain and soybean meal. Vale is still the owner of the port. ()

Local name: Porto de Tubarão Coordinates: 20°17'10"S, 40°14'38"W

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Port of Tubarão – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Penha Convent, Morro do Penedo Natural Monument, Parque Pedra da Cebola, Third Bridge.

4.1 miSW
Monastery, Church, Mission
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5.9 miSW
Protected area, Nature, Natural attraction
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument, Vila Velha
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3.6 miW
Park, Playground, Entertainment
Parque Pedra da Cebola, Vitória
92 min walk • Pedra da Cebola Park is located in the Brazilian municipality of Vitória, between the neighborhoods Jardim da Penha and Mata da Praia, in the continental part of the municipality, in the state of Espírito Santo.
3.5 miSW
Bridge
Third Bridge, Vitória
90 min walk • The Deputy Darcy Castelo de Mendonça Bridge, colloquially known as the Third Bridge, is the second tallest bridge in Brazil, connecting the cities of Vila Velha and Vitória in the state of Espirito Santo.
4.4 miSW
Church
Igreja Nossa Senhora do Rosário, Vila Velha
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4.3 miSW
Specialty museum, Museum
Museu Homero Massena, Vila Velha
111 min walk • The Homero Massena Museum is a museum in the city of Vila Velha, Espírito Santo, formerly the residence of Homero Massena and his wife Dona Edy Massena, who lived there until 1974, when the painter died.
3.1 miSW
20°19'28"S • 40°16'3"W
Farol de Santa Luzia, Vila Velha
78 min walk • Lighthouse, Historical place, View point
3.5 miSW
Nature, Mountain, Natural attraction
Morro do Moreno, Vila Velha
89 min walk • Morro do Moreno is 184 meters high and is located near the center of Vila Velha, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Next to it is the Penha Convent, which is also located on top of a hill.
3.5 miW
20°18'4"S • 40°17'45"W
Centro Comercial Day by Day, Vitória Island
90 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
4 miW
Universities and schools
Federal University of Espírito Santo, Vitória
102 min walk • The Federal University of Espírito Santo is a federal university with headquarters in the city of Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo state, in Brazil. It is the largest and most important university in the state of Espírito Santo, southeastern Brazil.
6.2 miSW
20°21'36"S • 40°17'50"W
Casa de Alegria, Vila Velha
157 min walk • Event space