'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

The "often-stigmatised territories" of Rio de Janeiro are experiencing a tourist boom, and it's pumping cash into low-income ...

Tourists flock to Rio de Janeiro slums for 'immersive experiences'

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the favelas to learn more about the ...
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Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the ...
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Step inside Favela da Rocinha and feel Rio’s pulse

Favela da Rocinha reveals Rio’s vibrant energy, bustling streets, and local culture.

Rocinha favela sees rise in tourism as Rio hits record year

Rio de Janeiro saw a record 2.1 million international tourists in 2025, as tourism spread beyond traditional landmarks to ...
Newsday

Brazilian dance craze created by young people in Rio's favelas is declared cultural heritage

RIO DE JANEIRO — It all started with nifty leg movements, strong steps backwards and forwards, paced to Brazilian funk music. Then it adopted moves from break dancing, samba, capoeira, frevo — ...
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Hindu music singer inaugurates project to spread yoga in Brazil’s favelas

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Dozens of Brazilian ...