Afrotourism in Brazil is gaining popularity among tourists

Pinheiro (left) leading a tour of the Liberdade neighbourhood in Sao Paulo, showcasing the city’s Black history to tourists. — Photos: Reuters

In Brazil, Sao Paulo’s Liberdade neighbourhood, home to the largest Japanese community outside Japan, is renowned for its Asian-style architecture, restaurants and public lighting resembling paper lanterns.

Thousands of tourists enjoy the area’s cuisine and culture, often unaware of the neighbourhood’s Black history.