From Salvador: Quilombo Heritage Daytrip with Lunch
ID: GYG159143-238913
Category:
Country: Brazil
Duration:
08:00 hours
Description
Take a full-day tour to learn about the daily routine and cultural history of the community of Quilombos. Learn about manioc production, speak to an elder and visit a cigar factory.
The Bahia Recôncavo is a region renowned for its history of struggle for the independence of Brazil. It reflects the colonial Portuguese heritage, together with the rich African legacy, reflected in the faces of its inhabitants and its religious and cultural traditions.
The itinerary begins in Santo Amaro, a city whose economy was driven mainly by the sugar cane plantation and enslaved labor. Walk in the middle of the public fair and its secular houses. Then go through sugar cane, manioc and tobacco farms, towards the Quilombo Kaonge, where you will have a great opportunity to experience their daily lives and share their wisdom and tastes.
Take time to talk with the griô (elder) of the community, then put your hands to practice and learn the process of making flour and oil palm oil, after lunch. In the afternoon, continue to the most important city of the Recôncavo region, Cachoeira-Ba, colonial city. Cross the Paraguaçu River on a bridge built by the English in 1830 towards the Danneman cigar factory and shortly after return to the hotel.
Highlights
- Learn about and participate in the process and manufacture of the staple manioc flour
- Visit the traditional Quilombola community
- Interact with one of the elders of the community
- Enjoy the intimacy of a small group of maximum 6 people
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Dress code is smart casual
• Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You must bring your own headphones
Your hotel lobby
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
