Today we joined a Rio Favela Tour of the Complexo do Alemão. It was a day we will not soon forget. Favelas, the famously gritty neighborhoods that ascend Rio de Janeiro’s steep hillsides are nothing new – they’ve been here for over a hundred years. But they’ve are getting lots of attention these days. Some of these congested shanty towns …
Travel in Brazil
Hiking to the Pico da Tijuca in Rio de Janeiro will give you amazing views of Rio along with a relaxing day outside of the city. One of my favorite things about traveling through South America is that you can be in the middle of a bustling metropolis one minute, and about 30 minutes later …