Walking Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela
Walking Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela
You have probably heard, ''Don't go to a favela, it's dangerous".This phrase is based on prejudice. 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.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Rocinha
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.
1 hourSugarloaf Mountain
From rocinha we are able to see the sugar loaf mountain.
Corcovado - Christ the Redeemer
From rocinha we can see Christ the Redeemer.
Leblon Beach
From rocinha we can see Leblon beach.
Copacabana Beach
From rocinha we can see Copacabana beach.
Morro Dois Irmaos
We will see the mountain from the favela.
10 minutesVidigal
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.
30 minutesBar Da Laje
food and beverage are not included.
30 minutesIncluded
- Local Tour Guide
- good humor
- Innovation
- off the beaten path
Not Included
- Private transportation
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Snacks
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.