Tour Essentials
Tours are of the Rocinha favela (the largest favela or "shantytown" in South America).
Travel Details
- Departure times: 14:00
- Duration: 4 Hours
- Takes Place In: Rio de Janeiro
What to bring:
- Camera
- Comfortable Footwear
Included in price:
- Tour Guide
- Hotel / Hostel Pickup
- Depends where you stay there is meeting point nearby.
Tour Itinerary
Tours are of the Rocinha favela (the largest favela or "shantytown" in South America) by our Brazilian tour guide, Bruno, who worked there as a volunteer for one year.
The tour is non-intrusive and respectful of the lives of the people living in the favela. It is not like the "zoo-tour" in vans or jeeps done by other tour companies. Transport is by public transportation (van and moto-taxi) to and from the favela. The guide informs you of the history, social and economic functioning of the favela; and as the tour groups are small you will be able to meet some of the people who live there. You can also experience and take photos of the breath-taking views that the favela has of Ipanema, Sugar-Loaf and the Christ statue.
The tour usually takes about 4 hours. The price is R$65. This covers your transportation and a monetary contribution to the community.
Is it safe? - You can bring cameras and money to the favela. It is better that you dress casually.
Tour Reviews
Customers who rated this tour left the following reviews.
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Very interesting. and it made me realize that all my ideas about favelas were wrong. Very spirited local tourgide. Would recommend it to everyone!
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Muinto Obrigado
Buono Y Pedro
I could feel the energy of The biggest Favera in Rio.
Eu gosto di Rio.
Obrigado.
TAKA
- 28 Feb 2009
- Anonymous Japan
Cancellation Policy
- In the event of cacellation the deposit paid is non refundable.
- Failure to make cancellations 24 hours before the commencement of the tour will result in FULL PAYMENT being taken from the credit card.
- Tour may be cancelled due to weather conditions. In this event customers will be instantly informed and the deposit paid will be refunded.
