Almada Mata Atlântica Project
Location
How to get to Bom Pastor
GPS coordinates
Lat -14.68526, Long -39.17276
14° 41' 6.4'' S, 39° 10' 22 W
Adress
Município de Ilhéus
Distrito do Rio Braço,
Zona de Lava-Pés,
CEP 45.666-000
Head office contact
Christian Wolff
Vice Executive Director
Project Coordenator
christian.wolff@amap-brazil.org
Dirceu Luis Boni
Administrador de Fazenda
Fazenda Bom Pastor is located 20 km northeast of Ilhéus.
From Ilheus you can get to the Bom Pastor by car (private car or taxi). On the BA 262 Ilhéus-Uruçuca highway at km 17.5 (Fazenda Santa Rita) turn right (towards Ribeira das Pedras and Fazenda Almada). Follow the dirt road for 2.7 km and take the first right (at the sign Fazenda Bom Pastor), following the road for 2.4 km. A taxi costs around 100R$.
Accomodation during fieldwork
AMAP provides basic accommodation for scientists and students. The main house has sleeping facilities for up to ten students in a dormitory and two private rooms for guests or researchers. A shared bathroom and a full equipped kitchen is available. Home cocked food can be provided. The main house provides office equipment, including the possibility of using a laptop and printer. Free WIFI is available.
Get in touch
Please feel free to get in touch if you need further information or want to collaborate.