The Little Africa Black History Walks in Rio de Janeiro

There is a “Little Africa” in Rio that is still unknown by most people. You will learn about the history of the port and its role in the slave trade, its labor movements, and economic growth; Brazilian Black History Figures; This route is about Brazilian history and its African roots. It showcases archaeological sites and how they’re deeply connected with who we are as Brazilians. Here you will find out about one of the most prominent art hubs and hear about resilience, historic figures that helped to build up our wealth in the fields of science, philosophy, music, religion, gastronomy, and culture in general. Get to know about some of the people who fought for freedom and built the foundations of Black movements in Brasil.

We start in Praça Mauá where Tomorrow and Rio's Art Museums are located, we will walk through the historic Port area is located and stop at the ol