Record numbers of tourists are flocking to Rio de Janeiro, with many seeking local tours in the city's favelas.
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Rio favelas hot new destination with record visitor numbers - but critics say it's 'poverty tourism'
Trending destinations are often those boasting incredible natural scenery, impressive historical monuments, cultural hubs or world-class food. But now, in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's favelas are seeing ...
Tourists take selfies Jan. 27 on a rooftop in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela. The Brazilian city recorded a record number of international tourists in 2025. (Silvia Izquierdo/Associated Press) RIO DE ...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Families of the scores of people killed in a deadly gang raid by Rio de Janeiro police began burying the dead on Thursday, with residents left reeling by the scenes of carnage ...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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 ...
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — 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 ...
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