Perocão in northern Guarapari: geography, distances, and routes

People who book a cabana in Perocão for the first time usually arrive thinking they’re headed to the Anchieta axis — the south side of Guarapari. They’re not. Perocão is in the north: 8 kilometers from downtown, about 50 minutes from Vitória via Rodovia do Sol, and — for anyone coming from the capital — before downtown, not after. This post is the map we hand to anyone thinking about coming, without the Booking or Airbnb filter.

Where Perocão actually is

Perocão is a neighborhood in the municipality of Guarapari (not Vila Velha, not Anchieta), in the northern zone. It’s tucked between Santa Mônica and Jabaraí, along the Rodovia do Sol (ES-060) — the road that connects Vitória to Espírito Santo’s southern coast. It has historical roots: Aldeia de Perocão has been recorded since the 16th century, and the neighborhood still carries a fishing vocation to this day. Guarapari has 57 cataloged neighborhoods; Perocão is one of them, with its own identity and a quieter pace than the central waterfront.

From Vitória — 50 minutes via Rodovia do Sol

From the capital, it’s a straight shot. It’s roughly 52 kilometers on ES-060, about 50 minutes in good conditions — and, since December 2023, toll-free (the stretch moved to DER-ES and the fee was abolished). From Aeroporto Eurico Salles (VIX), it’s 62 to 64 km, between 1h and 1h15 depending on traffic. For guests on a morning flight, you can have lunch in Perocão that same day.

From downtown Guarapari — 8 km, 10 to 15 minutes

Anyone coming from Maceió, Salvador, or already down on Espírito Santo’s southern coast passes through downtown Guarapari first — and from there to Perocão it’s just 8 km, 10 to 15 minutes by car, still on ES-060. If you’re coming from Vitória, it’s the opposite: Perocão shows up before downtown. It’s the kind of detail that keeps you from losing your GPS on your first arrival — you don’t need to cross all of Guarapari to get here.

Perocão gives you the calm of the northern zone — and keeps the Historic Center, Setiba, and the dive islands just a few minutes away by car.

Who we are and why we’re telling you this

Argos Premium Stays is a private premium seasonal-rental operation, with units in Copacabana (Rio de Janeiro) and in Perocão (Guarapari). This Diário exists because anyone thinking about coming to ES deserves the map before they book — instead of learning the geography in an airport Uber. We’re not a hotel and we’re not an agency; we’re a direct operation, with human support in Portuguese, English, and Spanish within one business hour.

What’s around

Perocão’s waterfront has two beaches of its own: Praia do Perocão, right in front of the neighborhood, and Praia do Boião, with about 170 meters of sand and calm water — ideal for families with kids. A few minutes by car, three neighboring options open up: Setiba (golden sand, dunes, restinga, inside the APA de Setiba), Setibão (to the south, better for surfing), and Dulé (to the north, sprinkled with shells). The famous Praia do Morro, in the central urban zone, is about 15 minutes away. Meaípe (southern zone, food scene) is 20–25 min, and Iriri (Anchieta) about 30 min — which means the southern axis, even if it’s not where you sleep, is easy to reach for lunch or a sunset.

The anchor attraction: Parque Paulo César Vinha

Perocão’s next-door neighbor, in Setiba, is Parque Estadual Paulo César Vinha. It has three official trails: Trilha da Restinga (2.5 km to “Lagoa Coca-Cola,” the affectionate nickname for Lagoa de Caraís because of the water’s dark color), Trilha do Alagado (480 m, shorter), and Trilha da Clusia (150 m, accessible). There’s a lookout facing Serra de Buenos Aires. The park is in a concession process for expansion: zipline, cable car, and glamping are on the slate. It’s the most obvious half-day plan for anyone staying in Perocão.

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