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Private Tour: Understanding Life in the Favela

Package Details
Destination: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Price: $30.00
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If you've heard of it. ''Don't go to a favela'' is dangerous.

however, you know that phrase is a prejudice.

Would you like to get to know a real favela?

Would you like to see reality, bare and raw?

So come with me!

I don't offer pick up. But I'll send you the address so you can come by.

Uber/taxi or subway.

Getting to our meeting point is simple and accessible.
You will visit the neighborhood while your guide tells the story of the community and how it has developed to this day. In the "sky window" at the top, you will see incredible views and take pictures. Following the same paths that the local population travels every day, you will experience the scenes and culture of this vibrant and friendly neighborhood. You will visit a neighborhood supermarket and other local businesses and see some of the social projects that benefit the community.

You will need to bring money for a donation in some places we visit, such as rooftop viewpoints, souvenirs, and Moto-taxi.

Itinerary
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

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