February 15, 2022

What to expect from Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebration is undoubtedly the planet’s most bombastic, mind-blowing spectacle, uniting millions of Brazilians and visitors within the lush environs of the Marvelous City. Check out here some of our insights into what you can expect from these parties in 2017.

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February 15, 2022

What to expect from Rio de Janeiro's Carnival

Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebration is undoubtedly the planet’s most bombastic, mind-blowing spectacle, uniting millions of Brazilians and visitors within the lush environs of the Marvelous City. Check out here some of our insights into what you can expect from these parties in 2017.

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February 15, 2022

Favela Tour: Exploitation or Life changing?

"By snapping photos of the endless staircases and electrical cord chaos, knowing I’ll be back in suburbia America in 60 days, is my “Favela Experience” Disneylandification?" - Through the reflexion of Emily Farthing, learn more about some important favela issues that nobody talks about.

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February 15, 2022

Art and History Museums in Rio de Janeiro Downtown

Rio de Janeiro can offer much more than the beaches, parties and samba. Learn more about its historical downtown and some of the best art and history museums in the city.

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February 15, 2022

Art and History Museums in Rio de Janeiro Downtown

Rio de Janeiro can offer much more than the beaches, parties and samba. Learn more about its historical downtown and some of the best art and history museums in the city.

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February 15, 2022

7 reasons why you shouldn't volunteer in the favela

Through the words and photos of Tiago Santos, discover if you are brave enough to be a volunteer in a Rio de Janeiro favela.

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February 15, 2022

Five months of lessons from the favela

What would you expect to find in a favela? Discover now the impressions and lessons from an international visitor who stayed in Vidigal for more than five months.

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TRAVEL TIPS

March 10, 2017
7 reasons why you shouldn't volunteer in the favela
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Through the words and photos of Tiago Santos, discover if you are brave enough to be a volunteer in a Rio de Janeiro favela.
NIGHT LIFE
March 13, 2017
What to expect from Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebration is undoubtedly the planet’s most bombastic, mind-blowing spectacle, uniting millions of Brazilians and visitors within the lush environs of the Marvelous City. Check out here some of our insights into what you can expect from these parties in 2017.
NIGHT LIFE
March 13, 2017
Favela Tour: Exploitation or Life changing?
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
"By snapping photos of the endless staircases and electrical cord chaos, knowing I’ll be back in suburbia America in 60 days, is my “Favela Experience” Disneylandification?" - Through the reflexion of Emily Farthing, learn more about some important favela issues that nobody talks about.
NIGHT LIFE
March 10, 2017
Five months of lessons from the favela
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
What would you expect to find in a favela? Discover now the impressions and lessons from an international visitor who stayed in Vidigal for more than five months.
NIGHT LIFE
March 13, 2017
Art and History Museums in Rio de Janeiro Downtown
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Rio de Janeiro can offer much more than the beaches, parties and samba. Learn more about its historical downtown and some of the best art and history museums in the city.
NIGHT LIFE
January 10, 2017
My first 48 hours in Rio de Janeiro
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Discover the first impressions about Rio de Janeiro and Vidigal favela through the eye of Emily Farthing, a just-arrived American woman currently living in Brazil.
NIGHT LIFE
January 5, 2017
“We don't just provide a bed, we immerse you in the culture of Rio”
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Rodrigo Viera, in charge of the Favex Hostel, talks about what makes it the best place to stay in Rio de Janeiro and gives us some tips about the best places to see in the city.
NIGHT LIFE
December 22, 2016
Discover the best beaches in Rio de Janeiro
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
While Ipanema and Copacabana Beaches are justly world famous, there are many other beaches that might steal your heart more, from the small and little known to the packed and popular.
NIGHT LIFE
December 16, 2016
Favelas: the non-traditional destination for the new breed of digital nomad
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Meet Daniel Bury, our digital nomad guest and VR & 360 degree spherical video professional, and learn about his experience in Rio de Janeiro and in Vidigal favela, including topics about safety, facilities, connections and special insider tips.
NIGHT LIFE
December 14, 2016
The best view in Rio de Janeiro
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
A hike worth waking up for as you walk up Dois Irmãos Mountain to watch one of the most breathtaking sunrises in all of Rio de Janeiro.
NIGHT LIFE
December 14, 2016
Discover the unexpected in Rio's safest favela
FACES OF THE FAVELAS
FAVELA EXPERIENCES
TRAVEL TIPS
Get to know more about Favela Experience and discover how it is to stay in Vidigal favela, through this interview with our CEO, Adam Newman.
NIGHT LIFE

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