Explore Rocinha’s History and Culture in 2025

Explore Rocinha’s History and Culture in 2025 You know, when you think about Rio de Janeiro, images of Ipanema beach and that big statue on the hill often come to mind first. There is, frankly, so much more to the city’s story, a story you can find in places like Favela da Rocinha. Honestly, this place is so much more than what you might see in pictures; it’s a massive, self-built neighborhood with a deep and complicated past. As a matter of fact, Rocinha hums with an energy all its own, a kind of unstoppable spirit of its people. We’re …

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Rocinha Favela Tour 2025: An Honest Review & Guide

Rocinha Favela Tour 2025: An Honest Review & Guide So, you’re thinking about a trip into Rocinha, right? I mean, it’s a thought that crosses the mind of many people who visit Rio. To be honest, before I went, I really had a ton of questions swirling around in my head. You see pictures and hear stories, and well, you sort of build up an idea that isn’t quite right. My own experience was, in fact, so different from what I had guessed it would be. Actually, the goal for me was to see a different side of the city, …

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