Quilombo
Brazil · Santa CatarinaBR
Type of Brazilian settlement inhabited by escaped slaves and their descendants
A quilombo is a Brazilian hinterland settlement founded by people of African origin, and others sometimes called Carabali. Most of the inhabitants of quilombos, called quilombolas, were maroons, a term for escaped slaves. Documentation about refugee slave communities typically uses the term mocambo for settlements, which is an Ambundu word meaning "war camp". A mocambo is typically much smaller than a quilombo. Quilombo was not used until the 1670s, primarily in the more southerly parts of Brazil. In Colombia, such villages or camps were called palenques. Its inhabitants are palenqueros. They spoke various Spanish-African-based creole languages such as Palenquero.
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- America/Sao_Paulo
Overview of Quilombo
Located in Santa Catarina, Brazil, Quilombo is best described as a place. The activity mix leans towards adventure and wellness.
Things to do in Quilombo
Adventure in Quilombo
(3)On the adventure side, Quilombo offers Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks and Theme Parks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Quilombo. These pair well with anything else on this page.
Wellness in Quilombo
(1)For wellness, expect Hammam. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Quilombo.
Getting there & around
Reaching Quilombo is easiest with a car once you are in Santa Catarina. Quilombo runs on America/Sao_Paulo time.
Similar destinations
Places near Quilombo that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Quilombo known for?
- In Santa Catarina, Brazil, Quilombo stands out for adventure and wellness. That mix defines the typical visit.
- What can you do in Quilombo?
- Options in Quilombo run to Adventure Parks, Amusement Parks, Theme Parks and Hammam — a practical starting point for an itinerary.
- Where is Quilombo located?
- You will find Quilombo in Santa Catarina, Brazil. Neighbouring destinations are listed on the matching region and country pages.
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