• María Remedios del Valle - The tour will commence at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, where participants will be introduced to this significant figure of the Independence Wars, setting the stage for the tour.
• San Telmo - A stop will be made at a traditional spot in the heart of the colonial San Telmo neighborhood. Here, participants will enjoy a drink while discussing pre-colonial Africa and the daily lives of those who worked in the house.
• Galeria del Viejo Hotel - Discover the impact of European immigration, which symbolically erased African heritage from the country. Participants will learn about the African roots of many popular Argentine cultural elements, such as tango, asado, and even Lunfardo slang.
• Parroquia de San Pedro Gonzalez Telmo - One of the city’s oldest churches, with construction starting in 1735. After the Jesuits were expelled, the Bethlemite religious order continued the work. The church also houses a museum with artifacts over 200 years old.
• Plaza Dorrego - Participants will stroll through the square, home to the famous antiques market held every Sunday.
• Parque Lezama - An accredited guide will meet participants at Parque Lezama to explain the origins of the African population in the Rio de la Plata region, detailing the slave trade in what is now Argentina.
• Lunfarda Travel - The tour will conclude at El Tambo Afro, the first shop in Argentina featuring Afro artists and entrepreneurs.

• Guiding services

• Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!

Come along on a unique tour that explores the often-overlooked Afro-Argentine history and culture, led by members of the local community. You’ll discover the African roots woven into the fabric of Buenos Aires’ buildings, stories, and even tango. Our tour of the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, uncovering the rich legacy of Afro-Argentines from pre-colonial times to the modern-day activism reshaping the country’s relationship to race.
On this walking tour, we’ll explore the old slave trading quarters and housing, as well as San Telmo Church, Dorrego Square, minimal house, and tenements. Along the way, you’ll learn about the history of the Afro-Argentines, as well as the process of invisibilization of Black heritage and the activism that fights for an anti-racist Argentina.
We use the profits from our Black Heritage department to promote affordable tours for locals, sponsor free tours for kids and highlight the contributions of our Black community.
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