Rio de Janeiro: Pequena África Walking Tour – Southeast Region, Brazil, Brazil

EXPERIENCE

Explore the cultural roots, historical memory, and fundamental contribution of the black people to the construction of Rio de Janeiro on a guided tour. Visit emblematic places of resistance and black culture in the city.

Meet your guide at the Mural das Etinias – Boulevard Olímpico. Start your tour by visiting the Cais do Valongo, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Learn about the history of the site and its importance in the slave trade. Continue to the Jardim Suspenso do Valongo and the Escadaria do Brasil.

Next, visit Pedra do Sal, a place of resistance and black culture in the city. Continue to Largo da Prainha, a place that has been a symbol of resistance and black culture since the 19th century and the Escadaria do Brasil.

HIGHLIGHTS

Immerse yourself in the history of the Afro-Brazilian community in Rio
Visit the Pedra do Sal, a neighborhood that was home to the first samba
Learn about the history of the Cais do Valongo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Discover the Largo da Prainha, a historical square in the city of Rio de Janeiro
Explore the Jardim Suspenso do Valongo, a beautiful suspended garden

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