This eye-opening walking tour explores Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, led by guides with deep local knowledge and community ties. Walking through its steep, bustling lanes, visitors gain a respectful, first-hand understanding of daily life, enterprise and creativity in the community, meeting residents and seeing local shops, art and viewpoints. Conducted ethically and supporting local initiatives, it offers a very different and thought-provoking perspective on Rio beyond the beaches and postcard sights, and is consistently one of the city’s most highly rated experiences.