Salvador Bahia Travel Information
St. Bartholomew Park
In 1929, the State Government acquired by a friendly expropriation, the land needed for use as a watershed and to protect the associated lands. The was needed to solve water problems within the city, and thus was an important piece of land for everyone. However, it is surrounded by mining industries, and agricultural industries which has made the battle to protect it intense.
Over the past two decades, enforcement has been intensified, with the help and interest from international environmental groups, which led to the founding of local non-governmental organizations which have aimed their efforts at recovery and preservation. The rich flora and fauna of the park still remains threatened by housing occupations, agricultural and mining industries located near the park.
St. Bartholomew has hosted several Quilombo and indigenous groups here, and today this area is also seen as a sacred site for the general population and in particulate some of the African communities.
Activities near to St. Bartholomew Park
| Washing of Escadarias do Bomfim (festival) - Washing of Bonfim The Washing of the Bonfim Stairs is considered the second most popular event of Bahia, second only to Carnival. The ritual is repeated every year since 1754, brings together thousands of people and it always happens on the second Thursday of the month of January.The celebration begins at 10 am, when participants are focused in front of the Church of Conceição da Praia to begin a journey of 8 km to the Church of Nosso... Address: Igreja Senhor do Bonfim Monte Serrat, Salvador - BA Distance: 5.23km from the St. Bartholomew Park |  |
| Nosso Senhor do Bonfim Church (historical) - The church is named after the patron saint of Bahia is also a symbol of religious syncretism in Salvador. The tradition of washing the staircase and atrium with water began to smell with the slaves, in preparation for the feast in honor of the saint in January, and is maintained today by the Bahian Candomble. Another famous brand is the ribbon: Nobody leaves here without tying it on the wrist or at the gate.
The Church of Nosso Sen... Address: Igreja Senhor do Bonfim Monte Serrat, Salvador - BA Distance: 5.23km from the St. Bartholomew Park |  |
| Alagados Cultural Center (theater) - The Alagados Cultural Center, located in the neighborhood of Uruguay, is a shed built in annexed area originally belonging to the San Diego School of Equivalency. The equipment has served as temporary headquarters of the Center for Culture, given that the original construction of the Cinema Theatre Alagados is in severely degraded state.The current space, with a multipurpose character, serves as a rehearsal room, workshop and presentat... Address: Castelo da Dança Avenida Salvador, 3 - Bonfim Salvador - BA Distance: 5.34km from the St. Bartholomew Park |
Restaurants near to St. Bartholomew Park
| McDonald´s - Rio Vermelho is a Hamburgers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from St. Bartholomew Park and can be found at Rua Oswaldo Cruz, S/N McDonald's is one of the largest fast-food world and is present in all regions of Brazil, with about 1,200 stores. For children over what is successful is the Happy Meal with hamburger, fries, soda and a surprise gift. As for the grown older one of the most requested is the traditional Big Mc, with two burgers, lettuce, cheese, special sa |
| Aogobom is a Chinese restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from St. Bartholomew Park and can be found at Rua Oswaldo Cruz, 266 |
| Sorveteria da Ribeira is a Dessert restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from St. Bartholomew Park and can be found at Largo da Ribeira, 87 |
| Coco Loco is a Appetizers restaurant that is roughly 0.00km from St. Bartholomew Park and can be found at Av. Beira-Mar, 13 |
Hotels near to St. Bartholomew Park
 Pousada Betel HotelPousada Betel Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Salvador. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. All the necessary facilities, including business center, 24hr room service, pets allowed, airport transfer, are at hand. Each guestroom is elegantly furnished and equipped with handy amenities. The hotel of... |
 Pousada EsmeraldaLocated in Santo Antonio, Pousada Esmeralda is a perfect starting point from which to explore Salvador. Both business travelers and tourists can enjoy the hotel's facilities and services. Laundry service/dry cleaning, airport transfer, babysitting, coffee shop, pets allowed are just some of the facilities on offer. Internet access – wireless (complimentary), coffee/tea maker, internet access –... |
 Recanto Tome Pousada HotelRecanto Tome Pousada Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests in Salvador. The hotel offers guests a range of services and amenities designed to provide comfort and convenience. To be found at the hotel are bar/pub, 24hr room service. The well-appointed guestrooms feature non smoking rooms. Entertain the hotel's recreational facilities, including garden, outdoor pool. No mat... |
 Pousada Das Flores Hotel Discover all that Salvador has to offer with Pousada Das Flores Hotel as a base. The Pousada Das Flores Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service. Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, internet access (wireless), in room safe, television, shower, mini bar, balcony/terrace. This Salvador accommodation contains all of the facilit... |