TOUR AROUND RIO’S FAVELAS. WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO
You will find ample information on what to see in Brazil, places to visit, beaches you cannot miss and so on, but information on favelas though numerous can often be misleading. Favelas are shantytowns that paint a colorful picture all over Rio de Janeiro – one of the major tourist hubs of the country. Favelas surround the city of Rio from all sides, climbing onto the hills that overlook the bay. For many decades favelas have been out of bounds for tourists and only the adventurous and daring ones’ ever went inside the dark, dingy alleys. However in recent years due to a concerted effort made by the local authorities, a trip to a favela is no longer unthinkable. You can actually plan to visit a favela but before you do so, you need to know a few things. According to the 2010 census over 1.4 million people lived in favelas, that is, about 22% of Rio’s population. There are 763 favelas in Rio! Check here if you are eligible for applying online. What are Favelas...