Visit to the Quilombo Kaonge Afro-Brazilian Community
Description
At the indicated time, we'll pick you up from your hotel in Salvador to begin this day trip to the Quilombo Kaonge community in the Recôncavo Baiano region. Get ready for an immersion in the richness of Afro-Brazilian culture!
First of all, we'll head to the town of Santo Amaro, located 111 kilometres (68.9 miles) from the Bahian capital. In this charming municipality, we'll stroll through streets filled with majestic century-old mansions and the bustling market while immersing ourselves in the historical roots of the region.
Afterwards, we'll visit the Parish Church of Our Lady of Purification and the Igreja dos Humildes church, which in 1817 was a female education centre set up to house and teach orphaned girls and widows.
Our next stop will be at Quilombo Kaonge, where we'll learn about the daily life of this community of descendants of 19th-century slaves from a griot, as the mediators are known.
We'll also take part in a cooking workshop, where we'll learn how to produce palm oil, manioc flour and herbal syrup, 3 of the most typical products of north-eastern Brazil. To top it all off, we'll enjoy a traditional Quilombola lunch consisting of chicken, fish moqueca, rice, pirão, caruru and vatapá - a delight!
Finally, we'll say goodbye at the starting point 7 hours after the beginning of the activity.
More Information
Duration
7 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Included
Hotel pickup and drop–off
Transport by minibus or bus
English–speaking guide
Lunch
Admission fees
Not included
Drinks
When to book?
You can book up until 9 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code.
Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
- Ensure ethical treatment of animals.
- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Your Tour Brazil
Corporate name: Marcos Souza dos Reis
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 2 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
