Walking Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela
Overview
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Would you like to experience a favela, real and raw?
Come with me on a free walking tour of Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America, and learn what life is like here.
You will walk through the neighborhood while your guide tells the story of the community and how it has developed, from the beginning to today. Following the same paths, the locals walk every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant, friendly neighborhood. You will visit a supermarket and other local businesses, and see social projects that benefit the community. You will also see incredible views from the high hilltop and take pictures.
You will need to bring money, for donations to community charities, viewpoints, souvenirs, and Moto-taxi.
Inclusions
- Local Tour Guide
- good humor
- Innovation
- off the beaten path
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Rocinha, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
From the metro station we will take a moto-taxi (Motorcycle taxi) to the top of Rocinha. From there we will start the walking tour then we will go to another favela. We will take a moto-taxi (Motorcycle taxi) which will takes us to another Favela.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Sugarloaf Mountain, Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22290-255 Brazil
From rocinha we are able to see the sugar loaf mountain.
Pass By: Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer, Estrada Redentor - Alto da Boa Vista Parque Nacional da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22241-330 Brazil
From rocinha we can see Christ the Redeemer.
Pass By: Leblon Beach, Avenida Ataulfo de Paiva, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
From rocinha we can see Leblon beach.
Pass By: Copacabana Beach, Av. Atlantica - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22070-011 Brazil
From rocinha we can see Copacabana beach.
Stop At: Morro Dois Irmaos, Parque Do Penhasco Dois Irmaos, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20020-030 Brazil
We will see the mountain from the favela.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Vidigal, Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro
in rio de janeiro, between the sea and the mountains, among two luxurious neighborhoods – leblon e são conrado -It is a mythical and desired place. rejected and envied. developed and precarious. there is the Vidigal community. with about 50, 000 residents, according to local estimate, the hill is an example of struggle, cultural production and community life. Vidigal is … a small town, in one of the most desirable cities in the world.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Bar Da Laje, Rua Armando Almeida Lima 8 Vidigal, Arvrao, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 22452-030 Brazil
This pub is located next to the hill “dois irmãos”, near the ecological reserve “sitiê” and facing the sea of Rio de Janeiro, Vidigal is surrounded by beauty spot everywhere. Residents and visitors say that there can contemplate one of the most beautiful sights in the world. you can believe!
Our tour ends there at Bar da laje.
food and beverage are not included.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A very special experience I won’t forget anytime soon. Really helped me understand the history of the favela and left feeling educated with a better understanding of the areas.
A very special experience I won’t forget anytime soon. Really helped me understand the history of the favela and left feeling educated with a better understanding of the areas.What an interesting and impressive experience. It was so authentic and raw. Caio knows the place very well, knows where to go and he would take you inside the twisted and narrow ways of favela. He knows a lot about its history and knows where to take amazing and memorable pictures. It is totally ...
What an interesting and impressive experience. It was so authentic and raw. Caio knows the place very well, knows where to go and he would take you inside the twisted and narrow ways of favela. He knows a lot about its history and knows where to take amazing and memorable pictures. It is totally worth it and a must do.Caio is super knowledgeable: history of Rio; Rocinha; social history of Brazil; knows everyone; takes you up by motorcycle; knows the best views and sweets! Shows you parts of the favéla you wouldn’t otherwise see. Drugs, guns, gambling. Highly recommend if you want to know about Rio.
Caio is super knowledgeable: history of Rio; Rocinha; social history of Brazil; knows everyone; takes you up by motorcycle; knows the best views and sweets! Shows you parts of the favéla you wouldn’t otherwise see. Drugs, guns, gambling. Highly recommend if you want to know about Rio.Learning the history of the favela neighborhoods was great information, allowed you to see the neighborhood from the residents perspective . Caio was a great tour guide , he explained everything you wanted to know and much more . He is funny, good sense of humor and likes to know what you want ou...
Learning the history of the favela neighborhoods was great information, allowed you to see the neighborhood from the residents perspective . Caio was a great tour guide , he explained everything you wanted to know and much more . He is funny, good sense of humor and likes to know what you want out of the tour so he can fulfill it in its entirety. He showed us things other tour guides didn't . Hands down I would reach out to him when ever coming back to Rio.Caio give me the best experience ever! It was my dream go to the Favela. I know it’s not a normal dream but I would like to know if what we hear is what really happens, and it is! Thank you Caio for to be amazing. I couldn’t choose another person to do it.
Caio give me the best experience ever! It was my dream go to the Favela. I know it’s not a normal dream but I would like to know if what we hear is what really happens, and it is! Thank you Caio for to be amazing. I couldn’t choose another person to do it.Great tour of Rocinha. We had no idea what to expect when visiting a favela, but our guide João did a great job walking us through the area. He explained the history of the favela and how it’s actually very safe given how controlled it is, and how many people are living well. Highly recommend to ...
Great tour of Rocinha. We had no idea what to expect when visiting a favela, but our guide João did a great job walking us through the area. He explained the history of the favela and how it’s actually very safe given how controlled it is, and how many people are living well. Highly recommend to see a different side of Rio!