Immerse yourself in the culture of the indigenous peoples in the largest city in the country. Discover the beauty of the Tenondé Porã Indigenous Territory, savour traditional cuisine, and experience the Nhandereko (way of being) of the Guarani Mbya people on this educational and nature-filled expedition.
Join a unique and transformative experience in the Tenondé Porã Indigenous Territory, located in the far south of São Paulo. This tour offers a deep immersion into Guarani Mbya culture, beginning with a traditional lunch, followed by a roundtable discussion with local leaders, a visit to the agroforestry system, a performance by the Guarani children’s choir, and a display of handicrafts.
At the end, participants will be invited to visit the house of prayers, a sacred place for fellowship and religious practice. This expedition provides a profound understanding of the life and traditions of indigenous peoples in a natural and welcoming setting.
Book now and dive into an enriching cultural journey in the Tenondé Porã Indigenous Territory, experiencing the way of life and the preserved natural beauty of the Guarani Mbya people!
Highlights
Lunch with typical ingredients: Savour traditional Guarani cuisine made with locally grown organic ingredients.
Roundtable discussion with Guarani leaders: Learn about the history, culture, and worldview of the Guarani Mbya people.
Visit to the agroforestry system: Explore the village's sustainable farming methods and water harvesting techniques.
Guarani children's choir: Enjoy a moving musical performance by the village children.
Handicrafts exhibition: Admire and purchase handcrafted items produced by local artisans.
House of Prayers: Visit the sacred place for fellowship and religious practice of the Guarani Mbya.
Included/Excluded
Specialised guide accompanying the tour.
Transport (round trip by car) to the village.
Lunch with organic ingredients following traditional culture.
Roundtable discussion with Guarani leaders.
Personal purchases.
Items not mentioned.
Itinerary
11h00: Departure from Ana Rosa metro station, located in central São Paulo (SP), with access to the blue and green lines. We will travel by car for about 50 km to the Guarani Village, in the far south of the city.
12h30: Arrival at the Guarani Village and reception with a lunch to taste traditional Guarani cuisine, using various organic ingredients grown in the territory itself.
14h00: Roundtable discussion with the village leaders, an opportunity to learn more about the history, culture, and worldview of the Guarani Mbya people.
15h30: Short walk through the village to learn about the water harvesting systems and agroforestry cultivation.
17h00: Performance by the Guarani children's choir, providing an emotional and culturally enriching moment.
18h00: Handicraft exhibition, featuring pieces made by artisans living in the Tenondé Porã Indigenous Territory.
19h00: Visit to the House of Prayers, a sacred place for fellowship and religious practice.
20h00: End of the visit and return to Ana Rosa station, in the centre of São Paulo.
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Includes transport (round trip by car) to the village.
Meeting point: at 11 am at Ana Rosa metro station, located in the central region of São Paulo (SP), with access to the blue and green lines.
Car journey of about 50 km towards the Guarani Village in the far south of the city.
Options for vegetarians and vegans.
The lunch will be a tasting of traditional Guarani cuisine, featuring organic ingredients and local produce: cassava, pumpkin, savoury and sweet canjica, beans with village herbs, fish wrapped in leaves, fruits, and kavure - a baked dough wrapped around a stick.
Beverages and other unspecified meals are not included.
Long trousers for the hike.
Long-sleeved shirt (if you want extra protection from mosquitoes and the sun).
Light blouses/t-shirts.
Socks and hiking shoes.
Cap/hat.
1 Jacket.
Swimwear.
Raincoat or waterproof jacket.
Insect repellent.
Sunglasses.
Thermal water bottle.
Backpack/bag/waist pouch.
Camera/mobile phone.
Towel/sarong.
Medication (each traveller is responsible for their own medication).
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