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 private tour. Description. Pickup will be from your hotel in Barreirinhas to the Preguiças River, where you will board a speedboat heading towards Tapuio.
- 3 hours
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Discover the local culture of Marcelino and visit the House of Artisan Women and Tapuio on this private tour.
Description
Pickup will be from your hotel in Barreirinhas to the Preguiças River, where you will board a speedboat heading towards Tapuio.
The first stop will be to learn about the artisan process of making manioc flour, a staple in Maranhão cuisine. This process is the principal economic activity of the town.
Afterward, continue sailing for 40 minutes to reach the House of Artisan Women of Marcelino, where an association focuses on crafting items from the buriti palm tree.
Community women treat the fibers from this plant to create craftsmanship pieces. You will have the chance to purchase artisanal souvenirs like traditional bags, paintings, and various other objects.
The tour concludes with your return to the hotel in Barreirinhas, totaling three hours of touring.
Prices
Included
- Pickup and drop–off at your hotel
- Transport in minibus and speedboat
- Portuguese–speaking guide
- Private and exclusive tour, no one else will be part of the group
Not included
- Food.
Tips
- Accessibility: Not wheelchair accessible.