Rocinha Favela Tour With Local Guide
Description
Experience authentic life in Rio de Janeiro on a guided tour of Rocinha. Enjoy the local culture and a completely unique way of life in a city plagued by neglect and hardship. See how residents use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special and quintessentially Brazilian neighborhood. Follow your local guide and feel a sense of belonging in this incredibly close-knit community. Learn about the stories of generations of residents, how they care for their homes and their people. Check out the street art that decorates the buildings covering the hillside, and grab a bite to eat from one of the many local vendors. Admire breathtaking city views as you climb the high streets, and even catch a glimpse of Christ the Redeemer. Notice the respect and kindness that locals show each other and tourists, as they protect and develop their beloved community.
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Since 2016, creating cultural connections in Rocinha with a local tour guide, making the tour much more authentic and informative. Find your guide - Your local guide will be in front of the São Conrado metro station, exit C, wearing a "Jupiter Tour" shirt. Enjoy the local culture and a completely unique way of life. See how residents use art, music, and community to create a positive atmosphere in this special and very Brazilian neighborhood.
Going up Rocinha by Mototaxi - You must bring R$ 10.00 in cash per person separately. This money is used for local transportation (mototaxi) to reach the first point of interest. After that, the tour will be done by foot.
Admire panoramic views of Rocinha, Gávea neighborhood, Christ the Redeemer, and Sugarloaf Mountain.
Discover the Local Culture - Cultural Attraction with Capoeira (Social Project) At the end of the presentation, you can leave a tip for the social project (tip not mandatory).
Immerse yourself in alleys and lanes - Feel like a local alongside your guide as you explore the winding streets on foot; Rooftop views of the community - Take amazing photos along the way; Shop for souvenirs - Bring cash/card to enjoy snacks and souvenirs.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- People with reduced mobility
- People weighing over 159 kg
- People in wheelchairs
- People with respiratory problems
Reviews(25)
Great experience. With the engines up very nice.
Special experience. A little insight into how people live here
Amazing experience with our guide. Organized, great communication, local experiences. She gave us wonderful explainations and historical context. Thank you Jucara
Jucara is the best tour guide in whole Rio! She is from the favela and has been doing these tours for 10 years. We were super lucky to have her personally do the tour and will recommend her to all our friends that are coming to Rio.
Awesome experience! You get to know all the places of Rocinha
It was a very beautiful experience, we first took a motorcycle tour, before setting off on foot, we were lucky enough to see a very impressive capoeira troupe! The guide was great and we learned a lot about Rocinha, thanks again :)
Sweet and incredibly good authentic story about life in the favela where she herself grew up and lived. She is good at English and very safe to walk around with
Juçara was such a gem she was so so nice and sweet she tough us so much about the favela.
really lovely tour guide and such a pleasing outlook on culture and music - juçara is such a sweet and polite lady, very warming and funny :)
Very insightful and fun both the Veiws and experience were fantastic would definitely recommend if you are looking for a good tour and to learn more about Brazil
