Welcome home! Welcome to Rio de Janeiro... This site is designed with dual purpose. First of all, this site should function well for an actual, physical walking tour of the city for those who find themselves in Rio de Janeiro. Secondly, this site is designed for those who will never set foot in this city, but wish to know more about the histories of Africans around the world. Click on the markers on the map, or begin the tour using the choices below, to learn a bit about why each site is significant to African and Afro-Brazilian history.