Aracruz, Coastal municipality in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
The municipality of Aracruz extends across 1,423 square kilometers of territory, including protected coastal areas and biological reserves along the Atlantic Ocean.
The region originated in 1556 when Jesuit priests established a settlement called Aldeia Nova, which later became Santa Cruz before adopting the name Aracruz in 1943.
The municipality maintains strong connections to its indigenous heritage through 1,500 Tupiniquim and Guarani residents who practice traditional farming and crafts.
The city benefits from extensive transportation infrastructure, including access through major highways BR-101, ES-010, and ES-124, connecting it to surrounding regions.
The Comboios Biological Reserve and Santa Cruz Wildlife Refuge protect extensive areas of natural habitat, spanning over 18,500 hectares of coastal territory.
Location: Espírito Santo
Inception: 1556
Elevation above the sea: 63 m
Shares border with: Fundão, Ibiraçu, João Neiva, Linhares
Website: http://pma.es.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -19.82000,-40.27278
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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