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Hiking in Little Africa

Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$55.49
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Overview

“Little Africa” in Rio de Janeiro showcases the profound influence of African heritage, featuring significant sites that tell powerful stories. This tour highlights the cultural impact of the African presence in Brazil through key historical locations.

  • 🌍 Historical significance tied to African heritage in Brazil, including UNESCO World Heritage sites.
  • 🏛️ Key sites include the Museum of New Blacks and the beautiful Hanging Garden.
  • 🍽️ Conclude your journey at Pedra do Sal, famous for its vibrant bars and authentic Afro-Brazilian cuisine.
  • 👩‍👧 Learn about "Aunt Ciata," a pivotal figure in welcoming Afro-Brazilians from across the country.
  • 🏙️ Starting point in the Health District, featuring Harmony Square and the Museu dos Pretos Novos, a site of historical significance.
  • 🗿 Visit the Museo de Arte e Cultura Afrobrasileira before heading to the historic pier of Valongo.
  • 🌱 Explore the Gamboa neighborhood, where the process of whitening the city began, and visit Morro da Conceição.
  • 🎶 Experience the rich history of Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Rio de Janeiro's Samba music.
  • 🍴 End the tour at Largo São Francisco da Prainha, surrounded by fantastic restaurants serving traditional Afro-Brazilian dishes.
  • 👥 English-speaking tour guide included for insightful commentary throughout the journey.

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Hiking in Little Africa
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Tourist guide

Meeting point
In front of the main entrance of the AquaRio.
Return details
In front of the main entrance of the Museo.

  • Saude
    We 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.
  • Gamboa
    In 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.
  • Pedra do Sal
    We arrived at Pedra do Sal which is the cradle of Rio de Janeiro's Samba and a place of immense historical collection.
  • Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha
    At Largo São Francisco da Prainha we finish our tour and there you will find great restaurants and bars of typical Afrobrasileira food.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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    Hiking in Little Africa

    Location Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
    $55.49
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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