Rio de Janeiro Trip Overview
It’s time to explore the docks and the ‘Little Africa’ region. Learn the history of slavery and the impact and legacy of Afro culture on Brazilian identity. Visit the places where the samba became popular, the African religions started to spread.
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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Rio de Janeiro Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
It’s time to explore the docks and the ‘Little Africa’ region. Learn the history of slavery and the impact and legacy of Afro culture on Brazilian identity. Visit the places where the samba became popular, the African religions started to spread.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Museu de Arte do Rio – MAR, Praca Maua n 10 Praca Maua, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20090-060 Brazil
Meeting Point – Museum of Arts – Rio de Janeiro
Stop At: Painel Etnias, Av Rodrigues Alves,241 – Gamboa, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-250 Brazil
Part of the Olympic Boulevard: Street Art Murals and the Olympic Torch
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cais do Valongo, Avenida Barao de Tefe Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20220-460 Brazil
The docks where the African slaves used to arrive in the 1800s
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pedra do Sal, Largo Joao da Baiana Saude, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-120 Brazil
Historic site where the Carnaval and some African religions started do be noticed
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Igreja de Sao Francisco da Prainha, Rua Sacadura Cabral Adro da Prainha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
A church that was burned to the ground during the French invasion in 1711
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Museu do Amanha, Praca Maua 1, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20081-240 Brazil
Futuristic museum designed by Santiago Calatrava
Duration: 10 minutes
