View over densely built homes on a green slope running down to the sea in Rio de Janeiro.
Homes on the hills above the sea

ENCOUNTERS · RIO

Day 5 · Rio de Janeiro

Favela tour

Everyday life on the hills

With a local guide you visit Rocinha, one of South America’s largest favelas, and little Vila Canoas with around 2,000 residents.

PART OF 13 NIGHTS · 16 DAYSDay 5
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THE PROGRAMME · DAY 5

How the experience
fits the trip.

01

Rocinha

Views and alleys

Two stops at viewpoints, then a walk through the area.

02

Vila Canoas

A small favela

Narrow passages and conversations about life here.

03

Afternoon

At leisure

The rest of the day is free.