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Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro

Explore Little Africa : Unveiling Afro Heritage in Rio de Janeiro

5.0 (112) 🕑 3h 30m Free cancellation

We're a specialized incoming travel operator in Rio de Janeiro, offering the most immersive Afrotourism experiences that bring to light key sites of Black history, a legacy once erased and silenced. Our tours provide a decolonial narrative, visiting essential places like Valongo Wharf, a UNESCO World Heritage Menu publisher-the largest slave port in the Americas, and Pedra do Sal, the birthplace of Samba. From this point, the Black community reshaped their identity, profoundly influencing Brazil's national culture and values. What you'll experience? Afro-Brazilian Heritage | Afro-Brazilian Art | Afro Cuisine | Black Heritage Sites | Black Cultural Icons Little Africa is part of UNESCO's Global African Diaspora Project. Why choose us? - Black owned company - Trusted partner for Embratur and Black Travel Summit - Specialists in international Black events - Small groups for meaningful connections Ideal for travelers seeking authentic Afro-Brazilian culture. Don’t wait - book your tour today!

Languages: English Portuguese Spanish
📍Largo de Santa Rita, s / nº - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20091-007, Brazil
🏢Operated by Etnias Turismo e Cultura

What you'll see & do

  • External visit with cultural and heritage-based content about the historical Menu publisher. Decolonial narrative.
  • External visit to this archaeological Menu publisher. The Institute for Research and Memory of the Pretos Novos is a Brazilian institution located in the city of Rio de Janeiro.
  • Territory Museum focused on Afro-Brazilian history and culture in the Gamboa region.
  • The Valongo Wharf is a former wharf located in Rio de Janeiro’s port district, between the present-day Coelho and Castro and Sacadura Cabral streets.
  • External visit. Pedra do Sal is a historical and religious landmark located in the Saúde neighborhood, near Largo da Prainha.
  • External visit to the square, formerly a symbolic territory of Little Africa marked by Black presence and the zungus, and today considered one of the coolest places by Time Out.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Ticket for The New Black Institute.

What's not included

  • Lunch
  • Tips

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Not recommended for disable people.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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