An opportunity to be closer to the carioca people in their daily lives. You will for a moment participate in your experiences, customs and routine passing through the streets, alleys and contemplate one of the most beautiful views in Brazil.
And from there came all Brazilian culture, because but slums came Capoeira; Samba; Brazilian funk; Axé music; Typical foods; slang ... In Rocinha you can also have contact with a good northeastern cultural part, because 80% of the residents there are migrants or descendants of people from the northeast of the country.
Even though it is located between two traditional neighborhoods in the south of Rio de Jaineiro, the community is part of the Tijuca forest.
Come have this unique experience with a local Guide and in the largest favela in Brazil.
Posted By : AndreyZavalishchev
It was really great tour with Wellington. I was first time in Brazil and did not worry about my safety during the tour.
I can recommend Wellington as best local gid.
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Posted On : 2023-01-10 14:37:55 
Posted By : James B
We heard about the tour through the backpackers and had the most amazing day.
After all the negative things we had heard about the favela's and how unsafe they are, this trip opened our eyes to what real life is like in the Favelas. I would highly recommend the tour to anyone who is keen to see another side of life in Rio
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Posted On : 2020-02-09 13:51:44
Posted By : Trip804970
I went visiting Rocinha with Wellington. It was very interesting as he explained almost evertything about how life in a favela works. We walked in the small streets through the favela and could smell the real atmosphere. I enjoyed the tour as it was very instructive and gave me the sense of living there.
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Posted On : 2020-02-09 06:46:17
Posted By : 98312659
Amazing visit with an amazing tour guide!
If you want to live an authentic experience visiting Rio de Janeiro I definitely recommend Wellington as your guide! Authentic true guy who will explain and discuss various subjects with pleasure. If you wish to dive deeper into various aspect of Brazil, he is your man!
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Posted On : 2020-02-07 14:12:29
Posted By : CamCostravel
As the carioca people go about their daily lives you get an opportunity to see the other side of Brazil. There is a real sense of community - locals enjoying the hustle & bustle of their day & the kids smiling & laughing.
An absolute must do in Rio, a unique experience exploring one of the many favela's in Brazil. Wellington does a fantastic job of immersing you in the local culture.
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Posted On : 2019-12-29 07:47:36
Posted By : Damien H
Having experienced Wellington the day prior on another tour, and hearing him speak passionately about the Favelas of Rio, we knew this would be a great tour.
Starting on the beach of Copacabana, we made our way to the underground railway system, some 6 or 7 stops away to Wellington's home Favela. A hot bus ride greeted us to the top of the Favela, negotiating the narrow streets and numerous heavy vehicles that filled the winding street roads, an experience in itself.
Our first stop was a souvenir shop at the top of the Favela, hidden up a stair case and past a family bathing in a home made swimming pool. The views from here were spectacular and plenty of photo opportunities for everyone, you could see the whole of the Favela and more of Rio.
From there we worked our way down between the houses, each one unique, through little walk ways which then appeared on the roadside further down the hills.
We stopped at points for Wellington to tell us more and more about life in the Favela, bringing us more and more into the story he was telling.
The tour appeared to end at the base of the Favela, but we then made our way over the overpass to watch a Capoeira show with energy free that couldn't stop you from clapping along.
This is a MUST do whilst in Rio and shows you a life that is often misrepresented and untrue, I felt safer in the Favela than in downtown Rio.
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Posted On : 2019-12-29 07:15:49
Posted By : LivTravelLife
Awesome tour, when you’re in Rio you must do this tour with Wellington. He takes you to the Favela via the subway and then bus, and then walks you through the little laneways and larger streets of the Favela, explaining everything along the way. You get to experience the real day to day life of the Favela. Amazing tour and Wellington is an amazing guide!
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Posted On : 2019-12-29 07:11:27
Posted By : Yoongy28
This tour was an unexpected little gem that we stumbled across when we met Wellington! For all that we had ever heard about the Favella's of Rio, it's lack of safety and it's dirtyness, this tour took us by surprise!
The people were welcoming, I didn't feel unsafe at all and the opportunity to experience amazing organised chaos first hand was made possible with our guide Wellington.
From taking the subway, to visiting the favella lane ways/buildings, looking out over the favella from the top of the hill, tasting local acai ice-cream and finally experiencing a capoeira demonstration... This tour kept on delivering.
Wellington is a knowledgeable and friendly guide who really gives you an insight into life in the Favella's of Rio!
I would highly recommend taking this tour with Wellington, to see it for yourself!
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Posted On : 2019-12-29 07:10:01
Posted By : 88ronb
We had An amazing experience ! And an amazing Guide ... we recommend this tour as a must to do when you come to Rio. The guide is so sweet and adorable with so much experience, he told us everything we wanted to know. We have been one month in Brazil and this tour was one of our best days in Brazil. We recommend strongly this tour if you want to have the best view on the life of favelas in Brazil.
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Posted On : 2019-11-28 08:54:31
Posted By : Lesego T
My partner and I were the only ppl on the tour but it wasn’t awkward at all! Wellington is a great tour guide. He is knowledgeable and informative. He really helped in getting a better understanding of the favelas. The tour also includes a stop at a local restaurant in the favela (limited options for vegetarians so eat before leaving), but the restaurant great bargain for meat-eaters and is a nice way to get in touch with locals and experience telnet culture of the favelas.
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Posted On : 2019-11-21 09:40:04
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