Rocinha is one of the largest favela in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone between the districts of So Conrado and Gvea. Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro, and is located about one kilometre from a nearby beach. Most of the favela is on a very steep hill, with many trees surrounding it. Although Rocinha is officially classified as a neighbourhood, many still refer to it as a favela. It developed from a shanty town into an urbanized slum. Today, almost all the houses in Rocinha are made from concrete and brick. Some buildings are three and four storeys tall and almost all houses have basic sanitation, plumbing and electricity. Compared to simple shanty towns or slums, Rocinha has a better developed infrastructure and hundreds of businesses such as banks, medicine stores, bus routes,
Rocinha Favela Half-Day Tour - Rio De Janeiro
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Hotel pickup Available
- Duration: 4 Hrs
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
9am and 2pm
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Return Details :
Returns to original departure point
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
The Rocinha has become a major tourist attraction inthe city in recent years, as people flock to visit the community famous for living inone of the largest urban slums in South America. More than a tourist attraction, however, a trip to the Rocinha favela is a fascinating and meaningful social experience.
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Itinerary:
Rocinha is one of the largest favela in Brazil, located in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone between the districts of São Conrado and Gávea. Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro, and is located about one kilometre from a nearby beach. Most of the favela is on a very steep hill, with many trees surrounding it. Although Rocinha is officially classified as a neighbourhood, many still refer to it as a favela. It developed from a shanty town into an urbanized slum. Today, almost all the houses in Rocinha are made from concrete and brick. Some buildings are three and four storeys tall and almost all houses have basic sanitation, plumbing and electricity. Compared to simple shanty towns or slums, Rocinha has a better developed infrastructure and hundreds of businesses such as banks, medicine stores, bus routes,
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Local professional guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adults lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler Reviews
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We had an amazing 1/2 day tour with Martin, a knowledgeable and well known guide in the area. We were never afraid, and had our 18 year old granddaughter with us. It’s quite a strenuous tour with lots of stairs up and down. If you have bad knees, better pass on this one.
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Découverte d’un univers qu’on ne soupçonne pas et qui est bien loin des clichés et de la perception qu’on peut avoir de ces endroits. Zaza a été parfaite dans la présentation des lieux et dans le contact avec les habitants. Après notre visite nous ne parlerons plus d’une favéla de la même manière qu’auparavant.
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Ho visto Santa Marta invece di Rocinha! Bella e interessante ma avrei preferito vedere Rocinha.
