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Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires is a tour or activity in Buenos Aires, about 3 hours to 4 hours long. It costs about CAD $100 per person. TripRadr is a neutral Canadian vacation comparison site; you book this activity on Viator, and TripRadr may earn a commission.
Come along on a unique tour that explores the often-overlooked Afro-Argentine history and culture, led by members of the local community. You'll discover the African roots woven into the fabric of Buenos Aires' buildings, stories, and even tango. Our tour of the historic neighborhood of San Telmo, uncovering the rich legacy of Afro-Argentines from pre-colonial times to the modern-day activism reshaping the country's relationship to race. On this walking tour, we'll explore the old slave trading quarters and housing, as well as San Telmo Church, Dorrego Square, minimal house, and tenements. Along the way, you'll learn about the history of the Afro-Argentines, as well as the process of invisibilization of Black heritage and the activism that fights for an anti-racist Argentina. We use the profits from our Black Heritage department to promote affordable tours for locals, sponsor free tours for kids and highlight the contributions of our Black community. Join us!
We will meet you in the Plazoleta Alfonso Castelao by the statue of María Remedios del Valle
Our tour will finish at El Tambo Afro, the first shop for Black talents in Argentina, where you'll be able to use a restroom before continuing your adventure and continue to support black-owned businesses.
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We will start at the Maria Remedios del Valle Monument, where we will introduce this historical figuere of the Independence Wars and also the introduction to our tour.
20 min
We will make a stop in a traditional place in the heart of the colonial neighborhood of San Telmo. Here we'll have a drink and talk about Africa before colonization, as well as the daily lives of the people who worked in the house.
20 min
Learn about the process of European immigration that symbolically erased the African heritage from our country. Here you'll discover the African roots of many popular cultural assets of Argentina, like tango, asado or even our Lunfardo slang.
15 min
One of the oldest in the city. Work began in 1735 and under the expulsion of the jesuits, the Bethlemite religious order continued the work. Also has a museum with pieces dating back over 200 years.
10 min
We will walk by the square where the most famous antiques market takes place every Sunday
Our accredited guide will meet at Parque Lezama to explain the origins of the African population in the Rio de la Plata region, explaining the slave trade in what today is Argentina.
20 min
We will finish at the first Shop of artists and entrepreneur Afro of Argentina called El Tambo Afro.
10 min
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rules can differ by option and date. The policy shown on Viator when you book is the one that applies.
Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires costs about CAD $100 per person. The price depends on the date, the option you choose and the number of travellers. Prices on TripRadr are in CAD and approximate, converted from Viator's price. The final price is shown on Viator before you book.
It takes about 3 hours to 4 hours. The exact start and finish times depend on the option and the date you choose. Viator shows the times when you pick a date.
This activity includes Guiding services. Anything that is not listed is not included. The full list is on the Viator page.
Not included: Tips for guides are not included, and always welcomed by our team!. Plan to pay separately for anything that is not listed as included. The full list is on the Viator page.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Rules can differ by option and date. Read the policy on Viator before you book.
Viator lists the meeting point as: We will meet you in the Plazoleta Alfonso Castelao by the statue of María Remedios del Valle. It ends at: Our tour will finish at El Tambo Afro, the first shop for Black talents in Argentina, where you'll be able to use a restroom before continuing your adventure and continue to support black-owned businesses. The meeting time and place can differ by option and date. Check them on Viator before you book.
Shared Afro-Argentine Heritage Walking Tour in Buenos Aires has child pricing for ages 0 to 9. Adult pricing applies from age 18. The operator sets the age bands and any age limits. Check them on Viator before you book.
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fromCAD $100per person (approx.)
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