The Sights and Sounds of the Rocinha Favela Economy in Rio de Janeiro
Contrary to what you may believe, there is a huge booming economy within the slums and shantytowns of Rocinha. Real estate is at its…
Contrary to what you may believe, there is a huge booming economy within the slums and shantytowns of Rocinha. Real estate is at its…
A lot of favelas in Rio de Janeiro are still prominently run by drug lords. According to my local favela tour guide Eddie, he…
I hired a favela tour guide on bealocal.com which bears the tagline, “Be a Local – Don’t Be a Gringo!” I had mixed thoughts…