Rocinha Favela in French, a thought-provoking visit for French speakers

Duration3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesFrench

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Change your view of the Rio favelas

Discover Rocinha, Rio's largest favela and one of the most emblematic in Latin America

Let yourself be guided through its streets and alleys to discover its history, its culture, its daily life, and its way of functioning. You will understand how this territory, long neglected by public authorities, developed and organized itself until it became a real city within a city, with its shops, services, and its own social dynamic

We will also get a higher perspective to observe Rocinha from different viewpoints and better understand its development in the heart of Rio

If there is a favela to discover to understand this facet of Brazil, it is Rocinha

More than a visit, this experience invites you to go beyond clichés and take another look at the favelas and their inhabitants

Memories, emotions, and open-mindedness guaranteed, to discover Rio beyond the postcards

What's included

Discover the main viewpoints of Rocinha
Rocinha Walking Tour
Discovery of local initiatives

What to expect

Rocinha
3h

During this walking tour, you will walk the streets and alleys of the community, discover its history, its organization and the daily lives of its inhabitants. Several stops will allow you to observe the favela from different points of view, discover local initiatives and better understand a reality often very different from the clichés

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You can put it this way, clearly for tourists:

The meeting point is at the exit of the São Conrado metro, on the Rocinha side. It is very easy to reach, whether you come by subway or Uber. Precise details will be sent to you via WhatsApp before the visit

End point

You can put it this way, clearly for tourists:

The meeting point is at the exit of the São Conrado metro, on the Rocinha side. It is very easy to reach, whether you come by subway or Uber. Precise details will be sent to you via WhatsApp before the visit

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
This tour includes stairs, steep slopes and passages through narrow alleys. It is not suitable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters or people with severe walking difficulties. Assistance may be provided on an ad hoc basis, but participants must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on irregular surfaces.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.