Jaguar statue
By the spring.
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The Gruta da Onça Park, the «Jaguar's Cave», is a municipal park in central Vitória, capital of Espírito Santo, covering some 69,000 square metres of typical Atlantic Forest vegetation in the heart of the city. At the entrance a concrete sculpture of a spotted jaguar guards a clear spring, which gave the place its name. The park is full of springs and small streams surrounded by striking greenery in the middle of the city, and slopes and stairways lead to little squares and rustic paths in the shade of giant trees. It makes a quiet, shady walk away from the heat of the streets, close to the historic sights of central Vitória, and pairs well with the nearby Capixaba Market and Moscoso Park.
By the spring.
In the city.
Shaded paths.
Central Vitória, Espírito Santo
Mercado da CapixabaThe Capixaba Market is a historic building in central Vitória, capital of Espíri5 minutes walk4.4
Theatro Carlos GomesThe Theatro Carlos Gomes stands on Praça Costa Pereira in central Vitória, capit8 minutes walk4.9
PenedoPenedo is a granite mass rising about 135 metres from the waters of Vitória Bay 11 minutes walk4.6
Anchieta PalaceAnchieta Palace is the seat of Espírito Santo's state executive, facing the Port14 minutes walk4.7
Parque Moscoso and its Concha AcústicaMoscoso Park is a historic park in central Vitória, opened in 1912, best known f18 minutes walkFor the concrete jaguar guarding the spring at the entrance.