The favelas of Rio de Janeiro
The favelas of Rio de Janeiro
A selection of seven communities, each with a character of its own — from the busy Rua Um in Rocinha to the Sugarloaf view in Chapéu Mangueira.
Morro dos Tabajaras
A quiet morro between Copacabana and Botafogo with spectacular views over the bay.
Rocinha
Latin America’s largest favela – a city within the city, with its own economy and culture.
Vidigal
Home to one of Rio’s finest views – Vidigal is a neighbourhood, a music scene and a trailhead in one.
Santa Marta
A small, colourful community with a Michael Jackson memorial and a strong community-tour culture.
Cantagalo / Pavão-Pavãozinho
Three communities on one hill — directly linked to the metro and home to one of the best views in the city.
Babilônia
One of Rio's oldest samba communities — between Copacabana and the Atlantic, with one of the greenest views in the city.
Chapéu Mangueira
Small, steep and closely entwined with Babilônia — one of the most authentic communities right by the Sugarloaf.