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Join us on a brilliant tour of Rio's wonderful Dona Marta favela. You will see the colorful houses that characterize the neighborhood and learn all about their link to Michael Jackson.

Highlights

• Official tour guide
• Tours in English, France, Spanish and Portuguese
• Guide to real local residents

Description

Welcome to the Dona Marta favela. To begin our immersion experience, we will take a funicular to the highest part of the favela. Then we begin walking through the streets as you hear all about the history of these colorful houses that are home to about 8,000 of the city's residents. Any negative stereotypes that you have of these neighborhoods will disappear as soon as you see some of the many educational projects that have been set up here. We will visit the Dona Marta arts center, and the favela's sports center, and see various street art murals and colorful traditional houses. We will also stop at the Laje do Michael Jackson, a viewpoint that is home to a brilliant statue of the famous American singer. The reason for this curiosity is because this was the setting for the video of Michael's hit 'They Don't Care About Us'. You will also enjoy a spectacular view across the region's mountains.

Includes

Favela walking tour Local resident guide Visit to community daycare (when open) Visit to handicraft shops Visit to the Residents' Association and social projects

Important Information

• If the Santa Marta Cable Car is not operating on the day of your tour, you will have to walk to the top of the favela accompanied by your guide - Alternatively, you can take a taxi (about R$ 15). Please bring some cash with you if you want to buy souvenirs, food or drink at local stores. The tour can take place in light rain, so please dress accordingly.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund