Located in Botafogo and named after the community’s patron saint, Santa Marta is by far the most colorful favela that you will encounter in Rio. We start the tour by taking the cable car up to the top of the hill where we will explore Santa Marta, meet with local artisans, and visit a number of local initiatives from the community. Then we're off to enjoy the views and meet with a local celebrity: Michael Jackson! In 1996 Michael Jackson recorded the video “They Do Not Care About Us” in Santa Marta and in commemoration of this event, the neighborhood erected a bronze statue of Michael at one of the viewpoints. Finally, we conclude the tour with a visit to the Santa Marta church at the top of the hill, a reference to the community’s patron saint.