Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.
Yahoo

'Stigmatised territory': Why tourists have abandoned Rio's 'posh' attractions for these favelas

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about the ...
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Brasil’s Federal Airport Plan Puts Rio de Janeiro Tourism Recovery at Risk

Brazil’s tourism industry is warning that federal plans to expand traffic at Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport could weaken Galeão’s role as an international gateway. The debate comes as Brazil’s tourism ...
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In Rio de Janeiro, Carnival returns full steam ahead; record tourism expected

RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Rio de Janeiro's famously colorful Carnival celebration will return in full force this month and is expected to generate nearly $1 billion in business, an all-time ...
The Independent

Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

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