Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992, Rio-de-janeiro, Brazil

Favela Tour The Original, Rocinha & Vila Canoas since 1992

Favela Tour is your best option to construct a realistic and profound picture of Rio, its contrasts and paradoxes. The tour is financing different educational projects within the community.

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Favela Tour is an immersive and interactive experience for the traveller looking for a new perspective of Brazilian socioeconomic structure. The tour integrates visitors and locals revealing a whole new vision of favelas, changing their reputation of exclusion and danger. The tour is not only to explain about favelas but to offer a whole new understanding of different aspects of Brazilian society. There are close to 1000 favelas in Rio. Mostly placed on former public areas on the hillsides, they are now home to 20% of Rio's population, however they remain a mystery for most people who don't live there. You will go to Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, and Vila Canoas. Picturesque from a distance, once closer they reveal their complex architecture, vibrant commercial activity and friendly people. Walk through the alleyways visiting both residential and commercial area, a handcraft center, the community school (financed by Favela Tour), and other local projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, however, no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. Don't be shy, you are welcome there, local people enjoy and support your visit. If you really want to understand Brazil, don't leave Rio without having done the Favela Tour.

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Duration 3 hours

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Italian, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese

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Pick up will be in most hotels within the south zone of Rio de janeiro: Leme, Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon area.

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Itinerary	Pickup location: Rio de Janeiro Car (25 minutes) Local bar Visit, Guided tour, Walk (2.25 hours) Rio de Janeiro Visit, Walk, Scenic views on the way Arrive back at: Rio de Janeiro Main stop For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.
Highlights	Informative, friendly environment, socially inclusive, not voyeuristic beneficial to the community Amazing panoramic views over Rio
Includes	A safe 3-hour tour to two favelas of Rio: Rocinha, largest in Brazil, and Vila Canoas. Transportation from/back to most hotels of Rio. Tours available in fluent English, French, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. Favela Tour is mostly a walking tour, the tour does not start when we arrive at Rocinha but at the moment you embark in our vehicles. Tons of information will be given to you. Let your misconceptions away to join an experience that will lead you to a much deeper understanding of Brazil socioeconomic issues, its contrasts and paradoxes. Be welcomed by locals, dont feel like an intruder, you are welcome there and while on tour you contribute to local educational projects within the favela! This tour is for the traveller who wants to absorb a realistic profile of Brazil. Dont let misunderstandings to guide you, get a Favela Tour guide to have prejudices broken. Accordingly to your place of stay we may need to ask you to proceed to other specific hotels as a regular pick up places. Come ready to walk. Bring extras for drinks, snacks or buying local handcrafts...