Mountains around the favela

Favela Rocinha

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March 3rd 2006
Favelas are regions of big cities in Brazil, where the poorest population leaves, and considered the most dangerous places to be in. Local bands control the favela, and the police is usually afraid to enter a favela, and if it does enter it - only in big forces. My hostel organized a tour to one of the favelas in Rio, with a local guide. This is absolutely safe, as he has an agreement of protecti ... read more

South America » Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Rio de Janeiro

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more