Description : Located in the historical district, Pelourinho is the largest collection of Baroque colonial architecture in Latin America, considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.
An exotic and mystic place rich of folk culture, and majestic churches, convents and museums. Pelourinho is not only a tourist attraction for its picturesque, cobblestone streets and authentic colonial buildings, but it's also known as a great leisure place.
We offer dormitory style (male and female), each with individual lockers and bunk beds with a total of 30 beds. To make your stay more pleasant and comfortable, the hostel also offers laundry facilities, TV and Music room, not to mention a very efficient and friendly front-desk, always willing to help and make your stay an unforgettable experience
Crowded with cafes, live music bars, dance halls and delicious restaurants, Pelô is visited by tourists and natives looking for fun. Don't be surprised to listen to all kinds of music and rhythms while walking around the Pelô, and you'll be amazed how easy it is to be hypnotized by Olodum songs and dance steps. Resting on a hill overlooking the Baia de Todos os Santos (All Saints Bay), Pelourinho offers you all in one place; it's also a great place to buy souvenirs such as handcrafts, antiques, african-bahian sculptures and other trinkets that makes great gifts.The district of Pelourinho in Salvador, the original capital of Brazil, is a World Cultural Heritage Site and now one of the city's most lively districts. Right in the middle of this cultural and musical mix, you will find hostel pelo pousada
Carnival *
CARNAVAL 2010 - beginning: 11/02/10 End: 17/02/10 Carnaval Package: A 7 night minimum with a 50% prepayment (less any payments to Hostel) required for a confirmed reservation. The balance is due upon arrival. Prepayments are accepted thru Western Union. A confirmation email will be issued when the prepayment arrives.
Included discounted breakfast 3 stars.
Directions (how to arrive at the establishment) : From the Bus Station:
Cross the pedestrian footbridge from the Bus Station to Iguatemi Shopping Center and take the Executive (executivo) bus to Praça da Sé at the bus stop outside the shopping center. Get off at the last bus stop (Praça da Sé). Take a right on Rua Chile and go 3 blocks to the end of the street to Praça da Se. Cross this square and enter into Terreiro de Jesus. Cross Terreiro de Jesus square to the restaurant Cantina de Lua. Take the street next to the restaurant, Portas ds Carmo, and continue down the street until it opens up onto the Largo de Pelourinho just after the museum, Casa de Jorge Amado. coutside of the Airport. Get off at the last bus stop (Praça da Sé) and follow the directions above.
