Inside Favela Magazin
Geschichten aus Rios Favelas
Neue Reportagen und Portraits — sortiert nach Kategorie, durchsuchbar.
Babilônia & Chapéu Mangueira — Zwei authentische Favelas mit den schönsten Ausblicken Rios
Der umfassendste deutschsprachige Reiseführer zu den beiden Nachbar-Favelas oberhalb von Leme.
Babilônia & Chapéu Mangueira: Rio's authentic favelas above Leme
Cornerstone guide to the two neighbouring favelas above Leme: history, community, Atlantic rainforest, viewpoints, safety and practical tips.
How samba was born in the morros
From a backyard in Estácio to the world stage: a short history of the rhythm that holds Rio together.
Michael Jackson in Santa Marta – how a music video made a favela world famous
In 1996 Michael Jackson shot parts of “They Don’t Care About Us” in Santa Marta with Spike Lee. How the shoot came about, what it changed – and what is myth.
Porta do Céu drone video in Rocinha – how a viral clip brought the world into a favela
An unremarkable rooftop in Rocinha became one of Rio’s most photographed spots through Instagram, TikTok and drone videos – with all the opportunities and challenges.
Self-building: the architecture of the morros
How residents plan their houses stone by stone – and what urban planning can learn from it.
Safety in Rio’s favelas: what you should know in 2026
A factual overview of the current situation, without alarmism and without downplaying.
The Teleférico do Alemão – what the cable car means for the Zona Norte
History, technology and everyday life of a cable car between mobility, urban development and symbolic politics.
Baile funk and its roots in Cantagalo
How a music style once criminalised became one of Rio’s biggest cultural exports.
Vidigal 1977: the night the community stayed
How the residents of Vidigal organised against their forced eviction – and won.