The 4 Capoeira Classes in Brazil That Earn Their Price

1.Capoeira Class at Mestre Bimba’s 1st Ever School.

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 34 reviews · 1 hour · from $43Our pick

Join Yasmin for a beginner-friendly capoeira class at Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba, founded in 1937. You’ll learn basic attacks, defenses, and flow movements while hearing about capoeira’s Afro-Brazilian roots. The one-hour session is taught in English or Portuguese, with bottled water included.

“I absolutely loved this Capoeira class. I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, but it turned out to be such a rich and engaging experience. Learning about the history and cultural roots of Capoeira alongside the physical movements made it so much more meaningful than just a workout. The teacher was fantastic — warm, welcoming, and incredibly supportive throughout. I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking to try something energising, cultural, and empowering.”

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2.Cultural Night of Capoeira, Samba, and Drumming

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 17 reviews · 1 hour · from $30

At Associação de Capoeira Mestre Bimba in Salvador, you’ll watch Capoeira rodas, Samba, Maculelê, live drumming, music, and acrobatics in the school founded by Mestre Bimba in 1937. The English or Portuguese guide helps frame the evening, but the action comes from the performers and students themselves.

“This Capoeira/Samba/Drum Show was a very lovely experience. The show started on time and was full of energy and excitement. You see so many styles of Capoeira, ranging from all ages and genders. The drums and singing was also very nice. And the Samba, the men and women did their thang. The room gets very hot, so be prepared. They also gave us a nice, refreshing treat afterwards. Nice show!”

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3.CAPOEIRA CLASS – CULTURAL

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 13 reviews · 1h 30m · from $17Best value

Meet at Hostel Nomads for a 90-minute capoeira class every Monday or Wednesday at 7:30 PM. A Portuguese-speaking master leads warm-ups, kicks, spins, basic sequences, songs, and instruments. The group is limited to eight, with water and workout tools included. No Portuguese is required, but patience and a willingness to follow demonstrations help.

“The activity was really fun with a great professor !”

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4.Favela Jeep Tour to Rocinha and Capoeira

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 5 reviews · 4 hours · from $65

You’ll visit Rocinha with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, hear about daily life and local challenges, see community culture, and stop at neighborhood shops. Transportation from your Rio hotel is included, though the vehicle may be a jeep or van and the capoeira portion is not guaranteed.

“El tour de favela está bien porque evidencia la experiencia favela. Pero No deben ofrecer Capoeria sabiendo que no van a ofrecer la experiencia. También deben ser explícitos en que el regreso es largo caminando y en bajada, y no asumir que el turista va querer bajar en moto. Esa oferta fue una sorpresa. Entonces lo que se ofrece decirlo de antemano, lo que no no mencionarlo. El guía sabía mucho pero contaba hasta que se le preguntaba, sugiero que cuente más para que sea más interesante el recorrido”

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