salgueiro also presents a few interesting gastronomical events, for instance the feast held by the carnival bloco raizes da tijuca in the first sunday of every month - an event that mixes the local passion with soccer, friendly games lasting the whole afternoon, as well as local cuisine, such as the especially popular 'rabanas' with potatoes and rice. 

the inside rio tours company offers personalized tours to several areas of rio de janeiro, including communities like salgueiro - to know the options available one must contact them via their official website, or through the phone number 21 3253.4886.