- MUHCAB - Museu da História e da Cultura Afro-Brasileira - MUHCAB is a museum in Little Africa, based around the Valongo Wharf, a World Heritage Site. It tells the story of the region’s largest arrival of enslaved Africans, milestones of black affirmation in Brazil, the development of Afro-Brazilian culture, and contemporary issues faced by black people in Brazil.
- Comprehensive 24-page PDF guide
- Climate-controlled transportation
- Expert tour guidance
- Gorgetas
The Obscure Tale of Little Africa in the Port of Rio de Janeiro discusses the four million Africans, who were enforced into slavery to Brazil over the period of 300 years.
Rio, during the 19th century was the largest African slave market in the world. Every fifth modern enslaved individual globally ended up in Rio.
It’s no surprise that currently, a majority of Brazilians identify as black.
With evident traces in samba, carnivals, cuisine, music, and religion, the African culture is deeply embedded in Brazil.
Our Walking Tour focuses on the African diaspora’s influence and its enduring heritage in Brazil.
Further, with our Little Africa Walking Tour, you’ll explore the major points of interest in the Saúde Neighborhood, the central location of all our site visits. Hence, Morro da Conceição, Cais do Valongo, Pedra do Sal, Largo de São Francisco da Prainha, Praça Mauá, Rio Art Museum, street art galleries… all lie within Saúde.
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