From the Sea to Little Africa: Tracing Life Paths in Rio de Janeiro


This itinerary is a continuous crossing that follows the historical path of arrival, transformation, and rooting in Rio de Janeiro. We start by navigating the Guanabara Bay, experiencing the city as an entry point, and disembark to follow the streets of Little Africa, where a place of transition has become a vibrant territory of life, faith, and art. A journey about how people created life, transformed spaces, and left a pulsating legacy, celebrating their stories as protagonists.

THE JOURNEY: 4 CONNECTED MOMENTS


1. ARRIVAL BY SEA
Navigation through Guanabara Bay to understand Rio as a meeting and transformation point. We will pass by iconic points with a focus on the dynamics of arrivals and departures that shaped the city.


Highlights: Praça Mauá, Flamengo, Urca, Fortaleza de Santa Cruz, Niterói.Swimming Stop: Urca or Adão e Eva (Niterói).

2. DISEMBARK AND TRANSITION
Disembark at Marina da Glória and start the walk at Largo da Prainha, the gateway to Little Africa.


3. THE VALONGO WHARF
Visit to the Valongo Wharf, a World Heritage Site. A moment of deep reflection on the transition from arrival to rooting, understanding how the stones of the wharf tell stories of transformation.


4. LITTLE AFRICA: WHERE LIFE FLOURISHED
Walk through the streets of Little Africa to see how the community, faith, art, and celebration flourished.


Highlights: Santa Rita Church, Largo da Prainha, Mercedes Baptista Statue, Pedra do Sal, Instituto dos Pretos Novos, Afro-Brazilian History and Culture Museum.HIGHLIGHTS