Discover the Hidden Beauty of Rio's Favelas

Written by Paige, Nicaragua, February 2012

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Good Place to Sleep, Good Views / Viewpoint, Off-the-Beaten Path, Walking/Hiking, Neighborhood, Town / City

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Discover the Hidden Beauty of Rio's Favelas

Rio de Janiero, like most of Brazil, is riding a wave of economic prosperity that makes more developed nations sigh with envy. Last month, Brazil eclipsed the UK to become the world’s sixth largest economy—larger than the rest of South America combined. The favelas, or urban slums, that famously cling to the hillsides overlooking Rio proper, have historically been home to the poorest of the poor. But as this city rises to international star status, even these neighborhoods are being integrated into the festivities.

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