Quilombo Afro Heritage Tour

Experience the Afro-Brazilian culture of the Recôncavo Baiano on our shared Quilombo Kaonge tour. This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants, and your reservation is accepted immediately; however, final confirmation depends on completing the group. We will keep you updated until the tour date. If the minimum is not reached, you may pay the difference to enjoy the tour as a private experience. Travel from Salvador to Santo Amaro and Quilombo Kaonge, explore historic streets, markets, and Afro heritage, and immerse yourself in the daily life, traditions, cuisine, and cultural practices of the community, including a traditional “quilombola chat” with the Griot. Enjoy a deep and authentic cultural experience in this 7-hour tour.

Itinerary

1. On this town, we will have a walking tour through the cobblestone street visiting: 1. Food market, stop for tasting local fruits and special cheese and candy of banana and guava. 2. See the church of Humildes (No access in). 3. See the Church of Rosário ( possible to visit in, depending on the daily schedule from the city hall employees. 4. Walking to the main square to see the colonial architecture and stop for photos from the matriz church and câmara e cadeia (parlament and prison). (20 min)
2. Stop for photos and walking in front of the church, with a possibility to go in depending on the local city hall schedule that is irregular. (5 min)
3. We will pass by sugarcane, cassava and tobacco farms, towards Quilombo Kaonge, where we will have a great opportunity to experience their daily lives and share their wisdom and flavors. In order not to escape the experience we will have a short talk with the Griô of the community then we will put our hands on the practice and learn the process of making the flour and palm oil, soon after we have local lunch. (4h 0min) Admission included
4. walking tour through the street market and the colonial town of Santo Amaro da Purificação (1h 0min)