Comments on: Rio De Janeiro – How The Other Half Live

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By: Brett

Brett — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:08:56 +0000

Fantastic!! A visit to Rocinha was a goal of mine when I visited several weeks ago, probably for many of the same reasons it was for you. Your article was a fantastic read and to be honest, told me what I already expected. Which is great. Thanks for that. Rio was one of the most unique places I have ever had the chance to visit.

P.S. Glad I didn’t make it to Copacabana now. Ha ha ha!!

By: alex

alex — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 16:57:35 +0000

I had to spend a few months in Rio for academic purposes, and decided to live in the pavão-pavãozinho favela in january-february 08. Its right by posto 8 in copacabana. Its pretty safe when people get to know you. Knowing a bit of portuguese is of course essential for this kind of feats. I think that even as a tourist you could climb one of these smaller favelas by yourself with a little self-confidence and get away with it, and it should be much more interesting than an “organized tour”.

By: Cory

Cory — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 17:12:40 +0000

I am a few years late in discovering this article, but loved every word of it. I had a chance to visit Rio this year and will be going back for Carnival next year.

I taught in a school located in a Favela for two weeks and found the people some of the friendliest and most sincere I have ever encountered. The more the travel, the more I realize how much us Westerners take for granted in life. Rio will always hold a special place in me.

By: natasha

natasha — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:12:53 +0000

i feel sad bout the ppl livin in favelasT_Tbut this is n interestin article n i luv it*^_^*this article helped me a lot doin my geography homework bout the ppl livin in favelas of Rio!!!!!*^_^*

By: jessica

jessica — Sun, 22 Apr 2007 13:55:15 +0000

interesting article. i recently visited a much smaller place like that bahia. hopefully we will be able to help these people, it is my mission. the need opportunities.

By: Steve Strommer

Steve Strommer — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 10:46:16 +0000

I just visited the Rocinha favela myself and it’s massive. Folks were cool and the guide had been taking folks there for a while.

There was only a few places where it was highly recommended that photos not be taken and in all honesty the voyeuristic cad vibe kind of made that a nonstarter.

Once on the outskirts then the Police militare had a prescence and they were armed heavily.

Best,
Stiv

By: Fred

Fred — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:52:44 +0000

Otimo Chris. Terrific article. I have a travel company and I often bring groups to Rio and they always ask about the favelas. Now I will visit them first.

By: Sue

Sue — Mon, 16 Apr 2007 23:20:11 +0000

Great article! I lived in Rio for one year and had a double life between boyfirend and friends who were favella dwellers and my life teaching english to Rio’s executives…
You articulated very well ths spirit of the cariocas in the face of great difficulties.