Jacaraípe, Espírito Santo

Jacaraípe is the name of a district of Serra, which in turn is a municipality of the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Considered part of the greater Vitória Region, it is now a laid back suburb of Vitória, the state capital. Famous for its Surfing competitions and many summer homes by the beach, this is a lively community in summer, and quiet in winter, as a rule of thumb. Many of the streets in the center of town are named after Brazilian states, a fact that reflects the diverse composition of this town. Once a fishing village on the mouth of the Jacaraípe River, which is the run-off from Jacaraípe Lake -also called a few other local names-, it has now grown into a large suburb with a quiet beachfront for most of the year.