Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
FAVELATOUR is indispensable if you look for a deeper perspective and wise informations on many aspects of Brazil`s socioeconomic issues. Tour integrates visitors to the local community revealing a new angle of favelas, Rio de Janeiro and its people, changing their reputation of exclusion.
You will go to Rocinha, largest favela in Brazil, and possibly Vila Canoas, according to the program of the day. From there you will to see impressive panoramic views over Rio. We walk you through both residential and vibrant commercial area. Handcrafts can be available if you wish do buy.
We will also lead you to a local school financed by FAVELA TOUR, and show other local community projects. Favelas are safer than most people believe, but no matter how adventurer you are, go to a favela with an organized tour. We are the pioneer of social tours to favelas since early 1992.
If you really want to understand Brazil better, don´t leave Rio missing the FAVELA TOUR. Tours may need minimum quorun to go.
What's included
Air-conditioned vehicle
What to expect
Salocin Tour
1h 30m
Arriving in Rocinha, explanation about the architecture, public services, local cultural aspects, carnival etc...
Visiting the Rocinha handcraft center.
Going to a local terrace, pause for pictures and images of a breathtaking view over Rocinha and Rio, talks about the security, local infrastructure and other aspects of favelas and favela life.
Driving down through the "Estrada da Gávea", a former F1 race track.
Walking on the commercial and central area.
Visiting the "MORANGUINHOS" or "SACI SABE TUDO" community schools. These social projects are financed by FAVELA TOUR. Besides regular classes, the school teaches local kids initial computer skills, English classes, music, capoeira, ballet classes etc... These projects have absolutely no financial support from Brazilian government.
Copacabana Beach
Pass by
Part of the road trip trajectory towards and back from the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Praia do Leblon
Pass by
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Ipanema Beach
Pass by
Part of the road trip trajectory towards the back of the Favela includes most South Zone beaches in Rio.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
End point
Pickup details
We can make pick ups from most Hotels/accommodations in the South Zone of Rio. Please indicate the Hotel/place you are staying during your reservation and if your Hotel is not listed please still inform us of your place of stay.
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We offer transport from/to meeting hotel
Não operamos tours nos domingos a tarde. Tours sujeitos a quorum minimo para a confirmação final
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
