The journey begins at the MAR - Rio Art Museum, leading the way to landmarks like the Church of São Francisco da Prainha, Largo São Francisco de Prainha, Salt Rock (Pedra do Sal), Valongo Wharf (Cais do Valongo), Dockworkers Square (Praça dos Estivadores), Valongo Hanging Garden (Jardim Suspenso do Valongo) before concluding at the Casa da Tia Ciata Cultural Space.

Explore the charm of Little Africa in Rio de Janeiro and immerse yourself in the history of Tia Ciata, the Matriarch of Samba. As the tour ends at the cultural space of Casa da Tia Ciata, you will learn how the beginnings of Samba were deeply intertwined with Tia Ciata’s story.

This journey allows you to explore Little Africa with tour guide Marllon Azevedo, who narrates the culture and describes the places related to Aunt Ciata’s life. She began the tradition of the Baiana de Acarajé Board and continues to be celebrated for her instrumental role in shaping Brazil’s cultural landscape. She is hailed as a national heroine in the book, ‘Heroes and Heroines of Rio de Janeiro (City)’.

Little Africa, located in Rio de Janeiro, got its name from Heitor dos Prazeres and represents a portion of city.