If you are not fond of carnival parties and prefer to
enjoy the tranquility away from the revelry, the Basalto Park, maintained by
the University Center of Araraquara - Uniara, is an alternative to be
distracted during the festive season. The option is indicated for those who
like the contact with nature, leisure and even to research.
The Park, which occupies an area of 65
thousand square meters, is located between Jardim Pinheiros neighborhoods and
Parque Residencial São Paulo, in the eastern
region of the municipality, and has a rich biodiversity.
It is possible to hold picnics and hikes on the
trails, and the visitor can take photos and observe the birds and plants.
Practicing extreme sports such as climbing and abseiling (with prior
authorization) in cascades and waterfalls are also options.
The Park, which was born from the recovery of a
degraded area, was inaugurated in October 2000. In addition to waterfalls,
trees, plants, animals and native species, it has kiosks and a children's
playground. There is also a snack bar and a space that can be used for meetings
and meals. "Its recovery has transformed the place into an 'island' of
fauna refuge, where many species have found shelter and food," says the
coordinator of the Park and Professor of Uniara, João Carlos Geraldo.
According to him, public areas, such as the Basalto
Park, allow greater contact and proximity of the population and students with
environmental education and awareness programs. "It is a green area
inserted in an urban context, which has been expanding and densifying, with the
center of the city being verticalized and the yards are disappearing. The
proximity of people to the natural world is increasingly distant in everyday
life. Therefore, the implementation and maintenance of these green 'islands' in
the urban fabric is essential, "he explains.
Address: Av. São João | Jardim Pinheiros, Araraquara,
Estado de São Paulo 14811-390, Brasil
Phone: +55 16 3301 7300
Working hour: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m
to 6 p.m
Facebook: Parque-Ecologico-Basalto-Araraquara-SP
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