Favela of Rocinha
Brazil Favelas
Translated into English, the Portuguese word favela means slums.
The Favela of Rocinha is located in the neighborhoods of Gavea and Sao Conrado in
Rio de Janeiro.
This is the largest favela in Latin America, with over 200,000 inhabitants living in an area of less than 8000sqft (743 square meters).
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Residents of favelas don't have to pay for the use of the land, however they must provide their own shelters. These shelters are quite often very small, dirty, and generally un-kept.
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If you dare venture close, or even into a favela, be for-warned they can be
dangerous places.
There are, however, tour companies in Rio who offer
guided tours
into the favelas; but play it safe! Don't wear any expensive jewelery, fancy clothing, and hold onto your camera (if you bring it). In a favela you can easily become a target for a thieve hiding in the shadows .
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Rio de Janeiro is located in the south-eastern corner of Brazil, just east of Sao Paulo. It's the most famous tourist destination in Brazil because of it's amazing beaches, historic monuments, and many other attractions such as Rio Carnival.
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