In pictures

Unforgettable moments: Rocinha through the eyes of those who live and visit it

Photos and videos from our latest tours. From the panoramic deck to the alleys, every shot tells a story.

A traveller on the wooden deck at dusk, with the rooftops of Rocinha and the Rio mountains behind.

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Motorbike

Three travellers posing together at the viewpoint, with Pedra da Gávea in the background.

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Drone

A traveller sitting on the green-and-yellow sport bike, with the houses of Rocinha behind.

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Alleys

A chair on the Bela Vista deck, facing the mountains and the community below.

Brazilian and Moroccan flags flying above the rooftops of the community.

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Views

A traveller seen from behind at the viewpoint, looking out over Rocinha and Pedra da Gávea.

A mother and child in front of a Brazilian flag backdrop, in a local shop in Rocinha.

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Motorbike

A traveller on the motorbike at the top of the community, with Rio opening up behind.

A traveller in a yellow shirt at the viewpoint, with the houses of Rocinha just below.

A painted wall in the community reading “Portal do Céu — Gate of Heaven”.

A traveller leaning on the decorated motorbike, with the colourful houses of Rocinha behind.

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Alleys

A traveller taking a selfie on the deck, with Pedra da Gávea and the sea behind.

A traveller sitting on the sport bike at the top of Rocinha, community in the background.

A traveller on the motorbike under strong sunlight, with the hills of Rio behind.

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Motorbike

A couple at the viewpoint, with the forest and the Rio mountains behind.

A traveller pointing at the view over the community from the viewpoint.

A couple with open arms on the wooden deck, with Rocinha behind them.

A traveller sitting on the sport bike, with the colourful houses of Rocinha behind.

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Drone

A couple at the viewpoint, with the community and Pedra da Gávea in the background.

A traveller on the motorbike with one arm raised, celebrating, with the Rio hills behind.

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Drone

A traveller seen from behind on the deck, looking at the community and Pedra da Gávea among the clouds.

A traveller on the motorbike next to the Brazilian flag, with Pedra da Gávea in the background.

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Drone

The guide taking a selfie with a couple of travellers on the wooden deck during the tour.

Sunset seen from the top of Rocinha, with the forest, the buildings and the mountains in silhouette.

A traveller in a green hoodie sitting on the motorbike, with the community houses behind.

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