Cachoeira is the perfect destination to explore the history of our enslaved ancestors. It is a captivating place, brimming with charm, magic, and beauty. Every August, hundreds of Afro-Americans travel to Bahia to partake in the celebrations of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Good Death.
Cachoeira is the perfect destination to explore the history of our enslaved ancestors. It is a captivating place, brimming with charm, magic, and beauty. Every August, hundreds of Afro-Americans travel to Bahia to partake in the celebrations of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Good Death.
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Memorial of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Good Death - This is a highlight of the tour. Here, there will be an opportunity to engage with some members of the organization.
Similar to Salvador, Candomblé is a vital aspect of the town’s culture, represented by the Sisterhood of the Boa Morte (Good Death), a women’s abolitionist society. To honor…
- Memorial of the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Good Death - This is a highlight of the tour. Here, there will be an opportunity to engage with some members of the organization.
Similar to Salvador, Candomblé is a vital aspect of the town’s culture, represented by the Sisterhood of the Boa Morte (Good Death), a women’s abolitionist society. To honor the “good death,” descendants of the Sisterhood gather in Cachoeira every August for a three-day festival and ceremony, a tradition over 250 years old, symbolizing the transition from the material to the spiritual realm.
- Terra Dannemann - After enjoying a delightful lunch, the tour crosses to the western bank of the gently flowing river to visit the Danemann Cultural Center, where visitors can observe the expert rolling of world-class cigars.
- Vitoria Waterfall - Before reaching the city of Cachoeira, travelers will have the chance to swim at a stunning waterfall in Santo Amaro.
- Muritiba - The tour ascends the hill for lunch at the charming and picturesque Santa Cruz Farm. If it is unavailable, lunch will be served at the Carmo Convent.
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Lunch
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- alcohoolic beverages
- alcohoolic beverages
- There is a infant seat if requested when purchasing the tour
- The transportation and lunch are included on the total duration of the tour.
- There is a infant seat if requested when purchasing the tour
- The transportation and lunch are included on the total duration of the tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
