Santa Marta Favela Tour, Football Game + Traditional Lunch
Description
Embark on a Santa Marta favela tour in Rio de Janeiro, where you will delve into the everyday experiences of this vibrant carioca community. Indulge in a nutritious lunch or partake in a football match with local residents.
Tour Overview
We will gather at the Tourist Information Office located at Praça Corumbá, from where we will proceed to the railway station to ascend towards the Santa Marta favela, renowned for its vibrant colors and dynamic atmosphere!
Upon arrival, the views will be striking, offering picturesque sights of Rio's most famous landmarks, including Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the Morro Dois Irmãos. Also visible will be the celebrated beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema.
After soaking in these breathtaking panoramas, we will commence our exploration of the Santa Marta favela, beginning with stories of the notable personalities who have graced the area, including Michael Jackson, who filmed the video for his track They Don’t Care About Us within the favela’s stunning mural-clad streets.
Next, we will engage with local residents and learn about their lifestyle. For example, one individual boasts a collection of over 300 timepieces. We'll also visit various centres promoting sustainable development and highlighting the accomplishments of the community, aiming to counteract the negative stereotypes often assigned to favelas.
After approximately 2.5 hours of exploration, we will conclude our favela visit and proceed with the option you selected during your reservation.
Available Tour Options
While booking your Santa Marta favela tour in Rio de Janeiro, you can opt for the following experiences. After completing your chosen activity, we will return to the initial meeting point.
Tour + Football Match
The favela features a football pitch frequented by the locals. If you select this option, following the tour, you will have the opportunity to participate in a 30-minute football match where tourists will compete against the locals.
This event is scheduled for 2 pm.
Tour + Traditional Lunch
If you prefer this experience, after the conclusion of the tour, we will share a traditional meal at a family residence in the favela. The meal will include various starters such as rice, beans, farofa, and salad. For the main course, you may select from grilled chicken, breaded chicken, veal fillet, or an omelette.
This activity will take place at 10 am.
Tour + Feijoada Lunch & Hike to Mirador do Pedrão
Choosing this option will lead us on a hiking path to Mirador do Pedrão after the favela tour. This brief 7-minute hike offers splendid views of mesmerizing sites like the Maracanã stadium, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and Guanabara Bay.
After enjoying the stunning vistas, we will proceed to a local family’s home for a delightful feijoada. This dish, a beloved Brazilian classic, combines beans with cured pork, accompanied by rice and oranges.
This part of the experience is also scheduled for 10 am.
Tour with Pickup + Lunch & Viewpoints
Selecting this option includes pickup from your accommodation in Rio de Janeiro to kick off the adventure. Before heading to the Santa Marta favela, we'll explore three unmissable viewpoints: the Dona Marta Viewpoint, the Pedrão Viewpoint, and the heliport at Santa Marta. These vantage points provide breathtaking sights of Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf, and the Botafogo inlet—capturing memories is essential!
We will then embark on the Santa Marta favela tour. After the visit, a lunch awaits you at a terrace offering a stunning view, with options including chicken, beef, fish, or feijoada, followed by dessert options of ice cream or fresh fruit.
This activity will commence at 8 am.
Pickup: This tour includes collection from hotels in Rio de Janeiro’s southern zone. If your accommodation is located outside this area, we will reach out after your booking to arrange an alternative meeting point.
Adjustments to Itinerary
It is important to note that if rainfall occurs on the day of the activity, the football match will be canceled for safety reasons. In such circumstances, an alternative activity will be provided for those who booked a tour that included the football game.
What's included
- Hotel pickup and drop–off (depending on selection)
- Transport by minibus or bus (depending on selection)
- English–speaking guide
- Traditional lunch or feijoada lunch (depending on selection)
- Admission ticket for the funicular to the Santa Marta favela
- Football game with the locals
- Hike to the Doña Marta viewpoint (depending on selection)
What's not included
- Drinks
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Important information
10 minutes before the scheduled time, please be at the following meeting point: Tourism information point at Praça Corumbá (R. São Clemente, 320 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22260-004, Brazil). Please be punctual.
If you have chosen the option with pickup at your hotel, please be ready at reception 10 minutes in advance. Please remember that this activity only includes pickup from accommodation located in the southern area. If you're staying outside this area, the local team will contact you to provide an alternative meeting point.
Itinerary Adjustments
Please note that, if it rains on the day of the activity, the football game will be cancelled due to safety reasons. In this case, if you booked a tour with a football game, we'll provide an alternative activity.
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