Free Tour: African Resistance & Culture in Brazil

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 enslaved 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 & contemporary 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 continued 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.

Very Important 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 the VLT station of "Parada dos Museus"