Favela Tour + The Maze Rio - by Alan Denis
Get to know a Favela and an autentic hidden gem: The Maze Rio, the brazilian Park Güell!
Located in the safest square meter of Rio de Janeiro, next to the headquarters of BOPE (a type of Brazilian SWAT), the Favela Tavares Bastos is where is located The Maze Rio: a house covered with mosaics with an unusual architecture, and venue for live music performances - with a panoramic view of Guanabara Bay and Sugarloaf Mountain in the background.
A visit to Tavares Bastos is a true Carioca experience, where art, history and culture come together, providing an authentic local synergy of the real Rio de Janeiro.
- We will park our car and take a local Kombi van to the top of the Favela.
- Graffiti Mural Circuit.
- Local Sports Square.
- The Maze.
- Walking tour, visiting site of foundation of the favela, graffiti arts, beatiful views - you will have an understanding of local's day-by-day.
- The tour involves a lot of walking, it's not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
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Favela Tour + The Maze Rio
Pickup included
What's included in Favela Tour + The Maze Rio - by Alan Denis
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Walking tour heading down. Our itinerary: - Pick-up at your place (in the south or central zone of Rio). - Graffiti Mural Circuit. - Local Soccer Field. - BOPE station. - Local Sports Square. - The Maze. - Site of foundation of Tavares Bastos: the place used to be a farm owned by a sugar mill owner. - Drop off at your place.
The Maze Rio is also an institution that supports educational projects to the Favela Tavares Bastos, such as ballet, classical music, soccer and English lessons.
Inclusions
- Local Kombi Van
- Entry Ticket to The Maze Rio
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Private Guide and his expenses with guide tickets and parkings
- Snacks
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
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Additional Information
I need the full address of your accommodation! Pick-up and Drop-off in a private transportation at: - South or central zones of the city Rio de Janeiro. - Port of Rio de Janeiro. My car is a 7-seater SUV and can accommodate 6 passengers (plus me as the driver guide). For tours, I recommend a total of 4 adults and 2 more persons up to 1.60 meters tall in the 2 back seats. Comfort Chart of my car (for tours, without luggage): # Passengers Comfort Level - 1 Passenger: Extremely Comfortable - 2 Passengers: Extremely Comfortable - 3 Passengers: Extremely Comfortable - 4 Passengers: Comfortable - 5 Passengers: Reasonably Comfortable for the 5th Passenger - 6 Passengers: Reasonably Comfortable for the 6th Passenger
