Rocinha Walking Tour: Get a Feel for the Brazil's Largest Favela (Shared Group)
Description
Discover the authentic side of Rio on a guided tour of Rocinha Favela. See what everyday life is like for residents, getting a unique view of their vibrant, culture-filled cosmos. Meet our guide in front of the Cardeal Arcoverde Metro main exit in Copacabana. With the tickets in hand, we take the subway towards the biggest favela in Brazil. Get an insider's perspective escorted by a resident guide through the labyrinthine alleys and stairs. Stop by businesses and chat with locals to get a feel for the community. Go around visiting a craft fair, street markets, capoeira performers, a resident's house, see painted murals and get to know social works. Plus, take a motorcycle taxi ride to the top of Rocinha for breathtaking views of sights like the Christ statue and beaches. After all that, visitors might want to taste some excellent typical local food. This is a socially conscious tour where most of the payment goes to the resident guide who hosts the visit and offers full support.
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Itinerary
To 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.
As 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.
Tourists 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.
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.
Visit 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.
One 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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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(37)
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Muito obrigado pela sua avaliação! 😀 Ficamos felizes em saber que você aproveitou a experiência na Rocinha com toda a segurança e ainda pôde conhecer alguns dos principais pontos do Rio. Será um prazer recebê-lo novamente para mais momentos inesquecíveis! 🌟
The Racina favela walking tour was amazing. The area is very interesting, the residents were very friendly, and the sights were breath taking. My guide RAFAEL was the best. He knew so much about the area and was polite and professional. He arrived on time and waited with me for return ride. Priceless. Highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your amazing review 😊 We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Rocinha walking tour and that Rafael made your experience so memorable. 🏘️✨ His professionalism, knowledge, and care truly stand out. It’s great to know you felt welcomed by the residents and captivated by the sights. We hope to see you again for more incredible adventures! 🌟
My 73-year-old mother and I went on this tour today and was a day we will never forget!! Two women from the US completely out of our element, yet we were never concerned for our safety, The tour guide spoke very good English, and was extremely knowledgeable about the area because grew up there and still lives there. He treated us like family introducing us to his sister and many friends as we passed by. I have no words to describe how grateful we are to be able to go all the way to the top, be welcomed into actual homes, and learn so much along the way. Absolutely amazing experience!!
We spent a fun and informative few hours in the company of our excellent guide Carlos exploring the favela. We learned so much and saw places we could never have seen on our own. Highly recommended and very safe. Thanks Carlos!
Erik is one of the most communicative and interesting person I've met. His view of Rocinha is extremely deep and reliable, since he was born and raised in the Rocinha favela and is very engaged in the social issues of his community. He is an excellent guide to show you the favela walking through the alleys and offer an afternoon with lots of learning, listening to the stories of the place and interacting with the residents. Visiting Rocinha is one of the best experiences in Rio, where you can take excellent photos and eat the best savory snacks at the lowest price in the city. He is also the best person to show you Rocinha at night, where you can find restaurants serving northeastern and Japanese food at an excellent price, as well as endless bar options. And on this tour you will discover how Rocinha at night is one of the most lively places in the city. I definitely recommend the tour with Erik, he is an amazing and fun person to be with.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review, Erik sounds like an incredible guide! 😊 We're delighted to hear that you had such a deep and engaging experience exploring Rocinha with him. It's fantastic that you enjoyed both the daytime and nighttime aspects of the tour, with all the delicious food options and vibrant atmosphere. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more adventures in the future! 🌟📷🍽️🌃
From the moment we met our guide Eric, we knew we were in for a special tour. As a local whose family has lived in Rocinha for generations we were given a unique perspective of how life is lived in the largest favela in Brazil. A thrilling motorbike ride took us through the incredibly steep and winding narrow road to the very top. Taking in breathtaking views of Rio, we stroll our way down. Along the way Eric described the social history and culture of the place, we learned about important community initiatives in health and education. Saw amazing unique buildings, and homes, as well as the bustling shops and markets. We ended at a fantastic local restaurant for lunch. It was our most special day in Rio - thanks Eric!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with us, and we're thrilled to hear that you had such a special day in Rio with Eric! 🇧🇷🌟 We're delighted you enjoyed the unique perspective of Rocinha and its vibrant culture, as well as the breathtaking views and delicious local cuisine. We hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in the future! 🤗🌆🍽️
Excellent tour. The guide guides us safely and objectively. It tells the story of the places we visit and presents us with a side of the community that the newspapers don't show. It's very worth it.
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and found our guide both informative and engaging. It's our mission to provide a unique and insightful experience, and we're delighted that you found value in it. We hope to welcome you back soon for another memorable adventure! 🌍👏
It was an incredible day. I was off work and it gave me new friends, culture and knowledge on the tour we took around Rocinha.
Muito obrigado pelas suas palavras gentis! 😊 Ficamos muito felizes em saber que você teve um dia incrível conosco e que nosso passeio pela Rocinha proporcionou novos amigos, cultura e conhecimento. Foi um prazer tê-lo conosco, e esperamos vê-lo novamente em breve! 🌟👫🏞️📚
Interesting excursion to discover the Rocinha favela (the largest in South America) accompanied by an expert guide Erick who introduced us to the place in absolute safety. Don't miss a stop at Laboriux rocinha with an exceptional view of Rio de Janeiro. I will be back as soon as possible!!!
Grazie mille per la vostra recensione entusiasta! 😊 Siamo felici che abbiate apprezzato l'interessante escursione a Rocinha con la guida esperta Erick e che abbiate potuto godere dell'eccezionale vista da Laboriux Rocinha. Non vediamo l'ora di darvi il benvenuto di nuovo nel più breve tempo possibile! 🌟🌇🇧🇷
Incredible place, and quiet! And the guide was very caring, thoughtful all the way through. Eric tour is the best!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! 😊 We're thrilled to hear that you found the place incredible and peaceful, and we're delighted that Eric's tour made your experience the best it could be. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon!
