Anchieta (Espírito Santo)

Anchieta is a town on the central coast of Espírito Santo.

Ubu Beach

Anchieta evolved from the village of Iriritiba founded by a Spanish Jesuit and writer, Father José de Anchieta, in 1561. Anchieta loved walking, and twice a month, he made a round trip journey to the island of Vitória, 105 km away, stopping in Guarapari and some other places along the way to rest. Nowadays, many tourists and pilgrims make this same journey on foot, in homage to the famed writer.

• Anchieta Sanctuary (Santuário de Anchieta). 
• Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Assunção. Built under Father José Anchieta, it was probably not finished when he died in 1597. The grounds contain both the church and the old residence where the priests lived, which now houses the Anchieta National Museum. 
• Mt. Urubu. 332-meter peak to the east of downtown. 
• Rio Salinas Ruins. Ruins composed of 32 columns and some foliage-covered walls. The builders and purpose of the structure remain a mystery. 
• River Park (Parque Fluvial). 

• Carnaval. Anchieta has one of the largest Carnavals in the state, with two main areas of celebration: one in the city center, and the other at Castelhanos Beach.