Hiking in Little Africa
Overview
“Little Africa” highlights the African heritage in Brazil, showcasing significant sites like Cais do Valongo and the Cultural Center "Tia Ciata." This area reflects the deep cultural impact of African presence on Rio de Janeiro and beyond.
- 🌍 Historical significance tied to African heritage in Brazil.
- 🏛️ Key sites include the Museum of New Blacks and hanging garden.
- 🍽️ Finish at Pedra do Sal, known for its bars and Afro-Brazilian cuisine.
- 👩👧 "Aunt Ciata" played a vital role in welcoming blacks from across Brazil.
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SaudeWe start from the Health District, there we will pass through the Harmony Square, Museos dos Pretos Novos where a clandestine black enslaved cemetery was found, then we go to the Museo de Arte e Cultura Afrobrasileira and go to the pier of Valongo. slavers and in 2016 UNESCO tumbled as a World Heritage site, as well as Auschwitz and Hiroshima.
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GamboaIn Gamboa neighborhood we go to the Hanging Garden. There began the process of whitening the City. From there we go to Morro da Conceição, there is a place that delimits the City Center with the suburb of Rio de Janeiro.
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Pedra do SalWe arrived at Pedra do Sal which is the cradle of Rio de Janeiro's Samba and a place of immense historical collection.
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Igreja de Sao Francisco da PrainhaAt Largo São Francisco da Prainha we finish our tour and there you will find great restaurants and bars of typical Afrobrasileira food.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.