Explore Rocinha, the largest favela in Latin America (IBGE 2024), through a respectful and transformative lens. This is not a “safari tour” & it’s a powerful, locally guided experience that highlights the vibrancy and complexity of favela life.

More than a place, favelas represent Black resistance, social struggle, creativity, and cultural power. Samba, funk, rap, and capoeira all have roots here.

Tour Highlights

• Motorbike Ride: Live the local rhythm and experience everyday life firsthand.

• Community Rooftop: A hub of art and resistance.

• Alleys & Lanes: Walk the paths full of local stories.

• Art Studio: Discover and support local creative talents.

• Favela Viewpoints: See the city from new angles.

• Street Art: Murals by local artists.

Topics Covered

• Post-abolition history to current struggles for housing and rights

• Favela as the cradle of samba, funk, rap, and capoeira

• Social resilience and community organization

Details

• Duration: 3 hours

• Pick up times: 8:30 AM / 1:30 PM

• Meeting Point: Avenida das Américas, 780, São Conrado (Exit A of the São Conrado Metro Station).

  Our local guide will be there, ready to welcome you and lead the experience throughout the favela.

  We offer an authentic local experience, using common community transportation to visit key places and explore the culture and history of the area.

  Be prepared to engage with locals in a true Carioca-style way.

Includes:

• Licensed bilingual guide

• Motorbike transportation
  

Not included: 

meals, drinks, or return