RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more ...
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Rio favelas hot new destination with record visitor numbers - but critics say it's 'poverty tourism'
Trending destinations are often those boasting incredible natural scenery, impressive historical monuments, cultural hubs or world-class food. But now, in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's favelas are seeing ...
As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about the ...
"Rocywood" movies — inspired by Hollywood — portray local realities in the favelas, from the joys of growing up in a tight-knit neighborhood to the difficulties of living among violence. Rocywood ...
Cosme Felippsen, a community-based favela tour guide in Rio (Photos by Kiratiana Freelon) This is your first of three free stories this month. Become a free or sustaining member to read unlimited ...
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 18 (efe_epa).Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Aug 18 (efe_epa). — The millions of dollars pumped into the Rio Olympics has helped provide the hundreds of international athletes with ...
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