A 39-year-old Chilean tourist identified as Javier Valdés Susarte was found dead at a Rio de Janeiro favela, it was reported ... the recommendations of tour guides.

This would be my pick for first-time Rio de Janeiro visitors who want to see as much as possible in a day! #4 Rocinha Favela ...

As the World Cup fills Brazil's stadiums with thousands of spectators, top street soccer players from around the world showed off their skills at a game in a Rio favela, Tavares Bastos.

Brazil's army sent to quell Rio favela violence Is Rio de Janeiro a city at war? Rio's Rocinha favela: Tour guide Madonna's Instagram post of the photo attracted comments from many in Brazil who ...

“I know that are organised tours to some favelas ... While I was in Rio and knew about the favelas from people I met and things I heard about favelas for being obviously dangerous places ...

The rapid growth of Rio de Janeiro's population has led to severe crowding and a shortage of housing. This has led to the growth of shanty towns, which are called favelas in Brazil. Rocinha is the ...