Rocinha Favela Motorcycle Taxi Tour

Embark on an insightful journey through Rocinha, the largest favela in Brazil, and delve into one of the most dynamic neighborhoods of Rio de Janeiro via a motorcycle taxi. You also have the opportunity to enrich your adventure with a visit to Sítio dos Macacos, a lush area teeming with monkeys.

Tour Selections

During the booking process, select from the following options:

Rocinha Motorcycle Taxi Tour (45 Minutes)

We will gather at Exit A of the São Conrado metro station, from where our exploration of Rocinha will commence aboard motorcycle taxis.

Our initial destination will be a viewpoint situated in the upper section of Rocinha. After taking in the breathtaking vistas, our journey will take us to the Laboriaux viewpoint, the highest elevation within the favela. Here, you can gaze upon the magnificent panorama of southern Rio, featuring Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Christ the Redeemer, and Copacabana Beach in the background.

We’ll then explore the historic Rocinha mural, crafted in 2021 by artists Japonês and Loca. This graffiti work narrates the story of Rocinha from the 1930s to the present, celebrating its strength, identity, and community resilience. Our next destination will be Mureta de Dionéia, recognized for its mural paying tribute to motorcycle taxi drivers, vital for transportation within the favelas and emblematic of daily life in the community.

Continuing our tour, we will visit the rooftop of a local residence, providing an opportunity to engage with the locals. We will conclude our visit at the Rocinha Footbridge, which was constructed in 1978 following community efforts and later redesigned by Oscar Niemeyer in 2010. This footbridge offers a safe passage over the Lagoa–Barra Highway and stands as a cultural and tourist landmark.

Finally, we will return to our original meeting point to complete the tour.

Rocinha + Sítio dos Macacos Motorcycle Taxi Tour (1 Hour)

This selection mirrors the earlier-described motorcycle taxi tour of Rocinha. Following that, we will extend our journey to include a visit to Sítio dos Macacos, a stunning natural area adjacent to the Rocinha favela.

In this verdant environment, we will encounter various species of monkeys. We’ll discuss the different species present and learn to identify their distinct features.

We will wrap up our adventure by returning to the starting point.

Tour + Drone Video

Enhance your experience by opting for a remarkable keepsake: a drone video of the tour. At one of the viewpoints we visit, we will capture stunning footage with the drone, allowing you to relive the unparalleled views of the region. Truly unforgettable!