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Rio de Janeiro Tours & Activities Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro Sustainability


Caring for destination

This tour provider has taken action to address one or more issues (whether environmental, social or cultural) which will contribute positively to the long term viability of the destination and hence their site displays a Caring for the destination rating.

Main area of focus in Caring for the Destination:  


This Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro is completely focused on creating awareness of life in the favelas, changing negative perceptions and contributing to progress.


Detailed description of the Caring for the Destination Initiative: 


The Favela Tour in Rio de Janeiro proudly maintains a Social-Educational Centre within Rocinha and Vila das Canoas communities which takes care of around 80 local children and teenagers. The Favela Tour provides information to tourists with the purpose of creating awareness of life in the favelas, and changing negative perceptions. Part of the tour proceeds go towards social initiatives in the favelas.


Pickup info:

Pick-up is provided for the hotels in southern Rio de Janeiro: Copacabana, Ipanema or Leblon. If you are not in this area we will set a meeting point for you to be picked up from one of the available hotels.


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