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Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires

Location Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
$70
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Overview

The Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires highlights the rich cultural legacy of Afro-Argentines from pre-colonial times to modern-day activism. Led by local community members, this tour takes you through the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, showcasing its influence on the city’s architecture and tango.

  • 🕵️‍♂️ Visit the old slave trading quarters, including San Telmo Church and Dorrego Square, to understand the historical context of Afro-Argentine culture.
  • 📖 Learn about the history of Afro-Argentines and the invisibilization of Black heritage, gaining insights into their significant contributions.
  • ✊ Understand the activism promoting an anti-racist Argentina, highlighting contemporary efforts for equality.
  • 💰 Profits from the Black Heritage department support affordable tours for locals and sponsor free tours for kids, helping to keep the culture alive.
  • 🌍 Start your journey at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, where you’ll learn about this historical figure's role in the Independence Wars.
  • 🍹 Stop in a traditional spot in San Telmo for a drink while discussing life in Africa before colonization and the daily lives of those who worked in the area.
  • 🏛️ Discover the Galeria del Viejo Hotel, where you’ll learn about European immigration and its impact on erasing African heritage in Argentina.
  • ⛪ Visit the Parroquia de San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo, one of the oldest churches in the city, with a museum featuring artifacts over 200 years old.
  • 🛍️ Stroll through Plaza Dorrego, famous for its antiques market held every Sunday, reflecting the vibrant local culture.
  • 🌳 Conclude your tour at El Tambo Afro, the first shop for Afro-Argentine artists and entrepreneurs, celebrating the community's creativity.

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Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

  • Guiding services
  • Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!

Meeting point
We will meet you in the Plazoleta Alfonso Castelao by the statue of María Remedios del Valle
Return details
Our tour will finish at El Tambo Afro, the first shop for Black talents in Argentina, where you'll be able to use a restroom before continuing your adventure and continue to support black-owned businesses.

  • We will start at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, where we will introduce this historical figuere of the Independence Wars and also the introduction to our tour.
  • San Telmo
    We will make a stop in a traditional place in the heart of the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo. Here we'll have a drink and talk about Africa before colonization, as well as the daily lives of the people who worked in the house.
  • Galeria del Viejo Hotel
    Learn about the process of European immigration that symbolically erased the African heritage from our country. Here you'll discover the African roots of many popular cultural assets of Argentina, like tango, asado or even our Lunfardo slang.
  • Parroquia de San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo
    One of the oldest in the city. Work began in 1735 and under the expulsion of the jesuits, the Bethlemite religious order continued the work. Also has a museum with pieces dating back over 200 years.
  • Plaza Dorrego
    We will walk by the square where the most famous antiques market takes place every Sunday
  • Parque Lezama
    Our accredited guide will meet at Parque Lezama to explain the origins of the African population in the Rio de la Plata region, explaining the slave trade in what today is Argentina.
  • We will finish at the first Shop of artists and entrepreneur Afro of Argentina called El Tambo Afro.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires

    Location Buenos Aires, The Pampas, Argentina
    $70
    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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