Santa Teresa, Espírito Santo

Santa Teresa is a municipality located in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo. Its population was 23,724 (2020) and its area is 695 km2.

The municipality contains the 3562 ha Augusto Ruschi Biological Reserve, a fully protected area.

Notable people
Augusto Ruschi was a Brazilian agronomist, ecologist, and naturalist. Ruschi was interested in the study of plants and animals since childhood, allowing him to know in depth several branches of biology, becoming a respected specialist in hummingbirds and orchids in Brazil.

Anderson Varejão of the NBA's Cleveland Cavaliers is originally from Santa Teresa.