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A seafood dish with rice and vegetables on a wooden table, overlooking the sea. 1
A market stall with various food items, including jars of honey and honeycomb, and a mannequin head. 2
A pink and white poster with a black figure, a car, and the text 'ZÉHRA'. 3
A room with a mural of sea creatures, a man standing, and various items on the floor. 4
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African Influence in Market Religion and Community

By Gabriela Parnetti
Free cancellation available
Price is €135 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 4h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This incredible experience starts walking the streets of Rio Vermelho , Salvador's bohemian area, where the tradicional Festa de Iemanja takes place every year. Here, we will visit the fishermans colony and the Casa de Iemanja, to learn about the afro brazilian traditions, which so well reflects bahia's religious syncretism.
Time to move on to the Market, with its vibrants colours and intense smells. We will walk the alleys and taste the cachacas (the spicy, sweet and fruity liquor distilled from fermented sugar cane). Lot's of leaves used in the cambomblé to do the traditional cleanning of energies. Great chance to lear about palm oil, coconut milk, yuca flour and all kind of peppers for local cuisine.
Next stop, a real community /favela to enjoy some popular street art. This place is famous for graffiti and social projects. We will end here enjoying a typical afrobaian lunch/snacks (not included) by the seaside, spectacular view and breeze from the bay!

Activity location

  • Casa de Iemanja
    • Rua Guedes Cabral 1, Rio Vermelho
    • 41950-620, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Casa de Iemanja
    • Rua Guedes Cabral 1, Rio Vermelho
    • 41950-620, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

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African Influence in Market Religion and Community

  • Activity duration is 4 hours4h
    4h
  • English

Pickup included

Price details
€134.58 x 1 Adult€134.58
Total
Price is €134.58

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Executive car or van.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks are not included.

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a private individual (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law will not apply to your booking.

Activity itinerary

Casa de Iemanja

  • 20m
Rio Vermelho is a bohemian area of Salvador, very famous also because is where the celebration for Iemanja takes place every 2nd of February. We will visit her temple and the fisherman colony by the side.

Mercado do Rio Vermelho

  • 40m
Get in touch with the baian soul by visiting a local market and interacting with people as tasting fruits or cachacas. Walking along the alleys of this traditional landmark of Salvador will allow us to feel the african influence so vibrant in the city that is 80% black! Mandioc and sugar cane, beans and a huge variety of candomble products that we will use in the ceremonies. If you want to go deep into the culture, this is an unforgettable experience.

Dique de Tororo (Pass by)

Driving along the Dique to see the scuptures of the Orixas of the Candomble and learn about the religious syncretism in Bahia. Here also you will see the Arena Fontenova Stadium that we build for the Football World cup in 2014.

Salvador

  • 2h
We will visit a community with its vibrant street art and astonishing views of All Saints Bay. The area is full of street art and is a special place where we can try some local seafood snacks (also they have other options on the menu) and sip some caipirinhas. This is an unique opportunity to delve into Salvador's social reality.

Palacete Das Artes Rodin Bahia

  • 40m
The Museum of Contemporary Art of Bahia (MAC Bahia) is one of Salvador’s most inspiring cultural spaces, located in the elegant historic building known as Palacete das Artes, in the charming area of Graça. Dedicated to contemporary artistic expressions, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions, installations, and cultural events that highlight Brazilian creativity, diversity, and social dialogue. It is a great place to experience Salvador’s vibrant modern art scene while enjoying the beauty of a landmark architectural site. From our lunch in the community, we will have a very pleasant walk to this magnificent place!

Location

Activity location

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    Casa de Iemanja
    • Rua Guedes Cabral 1, Rio Vermelho
    • 41950-620, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Casa de Iemanja
    • Rua Guedes Cabral 1, Rio Vermelho
    • 41950-620, Salvador, State of Bahia, Brazil

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