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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 ...
Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.
Tourists take selfies Jan. 27 on a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela. The Brazilian city recorded a record number of international tourists in 2025. (Silvia Izquierdo/Associated Press) RIO DE ...
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 ...
Brazil’s ongoing favela wars have taken a dramatic turn for the bloody, prompting the government to send military troops into Rio de Janiero’s notorious Rocinha. This is the most violent of the city’s ...
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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 ...
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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