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Rio Favela Walking Tour — Santa Marta

⏱ Half Day 🥾 Easy 📍 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

About This Tour

An eye-opening guided walk through the Santa Marta favela — one of Rio's most famous pacified communities, home to a celebrated mural by Kobra and the spot where Michael Jackson filmed 'They Don't Care About Us'. Expert local guides share the real story of favela life: its community, culture, creativity, and resilience. All proceeds support local businesses and guides.

Tour Highlights

  • Kobra mural and Michael Jackson filming location
  • Community-led guided walk
  • Local lunch at a community restaurant
  • Panoramic city views from hilltop
  • All profits to community guides