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Candombe experience

5.0(1)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 reviews1 hFree cancellationBy Idoia Cía
Candombe experience

About this activity

Join us on a journey that connects the tragic lives of enslaved Africans with their greatest path to freedom: music and dance.

Walk with us through the history of candombe—recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity—its deep influence on musical genres such as milonga and tango, and allow us to delight you with a private candombe performance, where you will discover the rhythms, meanings, and soul of this Afro-Uruguayan tradition.

What's included

  • ✓Private candombe show

Meeting and pickup

  • We meet at the the fountain in the middle of the square "Plaza 25 de agosto".

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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