A solo British traveller who ignored UK government advice to avoid visiting favela districts of Rio de Janeiro says those in authority "clearly haven't been there themselves". Kallen (@kallen ...

A description of the largest of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro; Rocinha, where 100,000 people live. The former wooden shacks have been upgraded to permanent dwellings with some modern services ...

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A description of the largest of the favelas in Rio de Janeiro; Rocinha, where 100,000 people live. The former wooden shacks have been upgraded to permanent dwellings with some modern services ...