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Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group) 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$108
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Overview
The Rocinha Favela tour in Rio offers an authentic glimpse into the daily lives of its residents. This guided journey through Brazil's largest favela reveals a vibrant culture and community spirit.
- 🗺️ Meet your guide in front of the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro main exit in Copacabana for a seamless start to your adventure.
- 🚆 Enjoy a subway ride to Rocinha, immersing yourself in the local transit experience as you head towards the favela.
- 👣 Walk through labyrinthine alleys led by a resident guide who shares insider knowledge about the community's daily life.
- 🏪 Visit local businesses and engage in conversations with residents to truly understand their lifestyle and challenges.
- 🎨 Explore a craft fair and street markets where residents sell unique jewelry, decorative items, and souvenirs.
- 🚖 Experience an exhilarating motorcycle taxi ride to the top of Rocinha, offering breathtaking views of iconic landmarks like the Christ statue.
- 🌄 Stop at the Laboriaux viewpoint, the highest point in the favela, for stunning vistas of the beaches and Tijuca Forest slopes.
- 🎨 Visit the studio of Wark, a renowned graffiti artist from Rocinha, and learn about his contributions to the local art scene.
- 🏡 Tour the home of Mrs. Maria, a long-time resident, and enjoy spectacular views of São Conrado beach from her terrace.
- 👶 Specialized infant seats are available, making this tour accessible for families with young children.
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Meet Subway Cardeal Arcoverde
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
- Licensed bilingual private tour guide.
- Moto-taxi ride up to the top of Rocinha hill.
- Subway / Metro tickets.
- VAT, all taxes and handling charges.
- Tips. (optional)
- Food and drinks.
Meeting point
Meet the guide at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior taking the subway to Rocinha favela. You'll meet the guide and the group, and the fun gets started
• Meeting point: Subway Cardeal Arcoverde - Exit A
• Address: Praça Cardeal Arcoverde, Rua Barata Ribeiro - Copacabana
Return details
Meet the guide at the designated meeting point at least 10 minutes prior taking the subway to Rocinha favela. You'll meet the guide and the group, and the fun gets started
• Meeting point: Subway Cardeal Arcoverde - Exit A
• Address: Praça Cardeal Arcoverde, Rua Barata Ribeiro - Copacabana
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Salocin TourTo get to know the reality of the favela up close walking down the alleys of Rocinha and experience the day-to-day life of the community, knowing the way people live.
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Salocin TourAs the favela is very widespread, to order to access some amazing viewpoints, take a moto-taxi ride uphill to have an overview of Rocinha experiencing an incredible adrenaline through the narrow alleys.
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Salocin TourTourists visit community centers for the production of handicrafts and take a walk through the shopping area reaching the handcraft fair. Residents sell jewelries, decorative objects and souvenirs that enchants visitors.
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Visit the Laboriaux viewpoint, the highest point in the favela, from where you have a privileged view of the beaches and slopes of the Tijuca Forest.
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Salocin TourVisit the studio of one of the greatest graffiti artists in Rio de Janeiro. Native from Rocinha, Wark was a pioneer in the graffiti movement in the largest favela in Brazil, which attracted the attention and handshakes of prominent Brazilian leaders, including Lula da Silva, former president of Brazil. Wark also promotes frequent exhibitions in the city and receives hundreds of reais for his works. Wark also founded the Wark Institute, a school for young people in Rocinha to learn and practice art.
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Salocin TourOne of the main attractions of Rocinha is the visit to the home of Mrs.Maria, who has lived in the favela for 32 years. There is stunning view of São Conrado beach and the favela itself from the slab of her house.
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Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group) 20% OFF
Rio de Janeiro, Southeast Brazil, Brazil
$108
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!