About
Favela tour
Why go
- Experience everyday life in a favela
- Challenge stereotypes and show another side of life
- Feels like a dream
Must try
- Take a drone video
- Go on a favela tour with a local guide
- See the famous rooftop viewpoint
- Watch a capoeira show
- Get a haircut or hair coloring
Pro tips
- Ubers don't go up, take a motorcycle instead
- Book your tour in advance
- Accessible by metro station São Conrado
- Follow guide's instructions on filming
- Take an Uber everywhere and stay alert
Good to know
- Photography is prohibited during baile funk events
- Put your phone away when the guide tells you to
- Entry is only permitted with a local guide
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