Rio's Santa Teresa neighborhood features favelas (right) contrasted with more affluent houses (left). The statue Christ the Redeemer, shrouded in clouds, is in the left background. Favela (Portuguese: …

Jan 16, 2026 · A favela is an informal urban settlement in Brazil built without oversight from public authorities and typically located within or on the outskirts of large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro …

Jan 28, 2026 · Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.

Mar 15, 2023 · Maybe visiting a favela in Brazil isn't such a bad idea after all. Here are a few things you should know if you decide you go.

Nov 10, 2025 · The term “favela” typically refers to informal settlements in Brazil, primarily found in urban areas. These are communities that often arise in places where traditional housing is …

Mar 10, 2025 · Widespread poverty, in particular, has grown to be favela residents’ largest struggle, with economic hardship producing limits on food, healthcare and education. The government has …

Favela, an urban shantytown in Brazil, often either perched precariously on a steep hillside or occupying low-lying, humid river lands, vulnerable to heavy rains and flooding.

Jan 29, 2026 · As record numbers of tourists arrive in Rio de Janeiro many want to go beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, opting for tours in the favelas to learn more about these territories that are often …

Dec 7, 2015 · Over the years, new generations began to reclaim the old name, favela, as a way to underscore their origin, identity, and cultural, religious, and artistic values.

Aug 21, 2025 · A favela tends to be ruled by drug traffickers or organized crime groups (militias) that set the rules and run the joint. The residents are protected by the drug lords in terms of local robberies, …