House of Artisan Women in Marcelino & Tapuio Private Tour

Discover the local culture of Marcelino and visit the House of Artisan Women and Tapuio on this fantastic private tour.

Description

We'll pick you up from your hotel in Barreirinhas and take you to the Preguiças River, where we'll board a speedboat and sail towards Tapuio.

Our first stop will be to learn about the artisan process of making manioc flour, a staple in Maranhão cuisine and the main economic activity of this town.

Next, we'll continue our journey by boat for 40 minutes until we reach the House of Artisan Women of Marcelino, where an association focuses on the craft of the buriti palm tree.

The women of this community are responsible for treating the fibers of the buriti plant to produce craftsmanship. You will have the chance to purchase artisan souvenirs such as traditional bags, paintings, and various handcrafted items.

We will conclude the tour by returning you to your hotel in Barreirinhas, with a total duration of approximately three hours.