African Resistance & Culture in Brazil Rio de Janeiro Free Tour
Overview of the tour in Rio de Janeiro
When visiting Brazil, it’s impossible not to talk about the influence of Africa on our culture! Just imagine samba, capoeira, or feijoada, the things that Brazil is known for in the world. All these things have their roots in the African slave communities of Brazil! Learn stories about how the Brazilian cultural identity was formed during the years since slavery times until today. Meanwhile, visit important historical & contemporaneous landmarks in this less-visited area of downtown Rio de Janeiro!
Small Africa is the historic home of the Afro-Brazilian community in the Port Region of Rio de Janeiro. The region became known as Little Africa after the slave trade was made illegal in Brazil in 1831 (although the abolition of slavery did not take place until 50 years later).
Between 1850 and 1920, freed slaves remained working in the region. Blacks and freed Africans from Bahia or the interior traveled to Little Africa in search of work and a sense of community. Today, the area is known as a place of black resistance.
This activity includes:
- Museu de Arte do Rio
- Pedra do Sal
- Praça Mauá
- Morro da Conceição
- Museu do Amanhã
- Largo de São Francisco da Prainha
- Church of Saint Francis of Prainha
On arrival
Our meeting point is Praça Mauá, in front of MAR (Rio Art Museum) - 10 minutes walking from "Uruguaiana" metro station or accessible by Uber or close to VLT station of "Parada dos Museus"
Free Cancellation
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
Lapa & Downtown Rio de Janeiro Free Tour
English, Spanish
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3 hours
10:30 AM, 3:00 PM
