About this experience
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
At a glance
- Duration: 3 hr
Plan your experience
Set aside 3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
Rocinha Favela Tour Guide
Plan a guided Rocinha favela tour with practical advice on choosing a locally connected guide, timing, costs, accessibility, respectful photography, and flexible day-of planning.
What is included
- Discover the main viewpoints of Rocinha
- Rocinha Walking Tour
- Discovery of local initiatives
Itinerary and highlights
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 information
- 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
Languages and tickets
- French — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- RioEvasion
Accessibility and practical details
- 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.
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