Rocinha is the largest Favela in Latin America and the Favela Tours are part of the local economy since 1992. However, if you ever visit Rocinha, you will encounter many other services being provided such banks and motor-taxis and a small healthy clinic that works as a private hospital.
10 facts about Rocinha Favela
- The largest Favela in Latin America and population of approx. 180.000 (bbc news)
- Rocinha has 3 different banks inside
- The main transportation is a motorbike, mostly used as a taxi
- Rocinha has an American NGO which provides free English classes for children and adults
- Rocinha is considered one of the best favelas in Rio to live due to its proximity to jobs and services
- Less than 1% of its population goes to university
- Rocinha has its own “political rules”
- In 1937, Rocinha was route for car competition, nowadays known as “Formula 1”
- Around 6% of Brazil’s population live in Favelas and among them 99% of Rio favela residents are from the northeast of Brazil
- One of few favelas where international movies and series took place (The incredible hulk; Fast and Furious 5; James’s bond 007 in 1979; Blame it on Rio)
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We also offer group tours at Rocinha Favela
If you are abroad and cannot be in the tour, we have also designed a Virtual Favela Tour.