About this experience
Practically everything in Brazil - from music, dances, and traditional Brazilian cuisine to religions and beliefs - has African roots. On this tour, you will visit historically significant places for Afro-Brazilians and learn a lot about elements of their culture and the extent of its influence on the whole Brazilian world.
What to expect
History of the religious directions candomble and macumba.
- You will learn that although the official religion of Brazil is Christianity, and the main symbol of Rio de Janeiro is the statue of Jesus Christ, a large percentage of the population are quite peculiar Catholics, and Afro-Brazilian cults are firmly intertwined in their beliefs.
- I will tell you who Preta Velha and Yemaya are.
- Why on New Year's Eve all Brazilians dress in white and bring flowers and gifts to the ocean.
- We will visit the church of Our Lady of the Rosary and St. Benedict for black people.
Historically significant quarters for Afro-Brazilians. You will see the former port where slaves were brought and the market where they were traded. We will walk through the ancient streets of Morro da Conceição.
Origin of Capoeira. Let's talk about how this unusual martial art actually originated and where it was practiced in Rio before.
Take a stroll along Samba Street - Pedra do Sal, where famous samba parties are held every Monday known throughout the city.
Organizational details
I will conduct the tour for you or one of the guides from our team.
