Sightseeing tour of Rocinje: life of favela from the inside

Rocinha is a favela where the character of Rio is born.

The favelas of Rio are the birthplace of football, music and the character of the city.

You’ve probably already seen them in the movies: “City of God”, “Elite squad”, “Fast and Furious”, the clip of Michael Jackson. On this tour, we go outside the screen and see how this part of the city actually lives.

Rocinha is one of the most famous and living favelas of Rio de Janeiro. This is not an attraction or a safari, but a full-fledged urban area (in fact, a city within a city) with its own history, rhythm and everyday life.

What kind of tour is this?

This is a walk for those who want to better understand Rio and see the city without stereotypes. We're talking about this:

• How and why favelas came into being.
• How is life in the neighborhood today?
• What role do favelas play in Brazilian culture, music and football?
• And why you can't really understand Rio without them.

What we'll see.

• Rosigny residential areas and daily life of the area
• Streets, shops, local spaces
• Observation points overlooking the favela and the "official" Rio
• Examples of social and cultural initiatives

The route is built taking into account the situation, time and composition of the group.

Important points

• The tour takes place at a safe time and on a proven route
• We do not photograph people without permission.
• This is not an extreme or entertaining tour.

Who's good for?

• For those of you who have seen the classic Rio
• Travellers who care about context and understanding
• For those who want to see the city deeper.

• Russian-speaking guide
• guide
• transport (mototaxi)
• favela