Private Tour: Santa Marta Favela with a Professional Photographer
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Trip Type: Private Sightseeing Tours
Duration: 4 hours
Visit the Santa Marta Favela on a private tour with photography service including a digital album in high resolution (DVD and online back up) and a printed souvenir photo. The experience of a lifetime and a chance to see another side of the city, as well as learn how people live in the favelas and see the many social projects that have been successfully implemented to improve their lives.
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Visit the Santa Marta Favela on a private tour with photography service including a digital album in high resolution (DVD and online back up) and a printed souvenir photo. The experience of a lifetime and a chance to see another side of the city, as well as learn how people live in the favelas and see the many social projects that have been successfully implemented to improve their lives.Your tour begins with private pick up followed by a walking tour at the Santa Marta Favela with photography coverage during the entire tour. Throughout this time, you'll learn about the community of Santa Marta which is approximately 70 years and is located in Morro Dona Marta, between the neighborhoods of Botafogo and Laranjeiras. The hill is just below the Christ Redeemer providing a wide-angle privileged view of the city at its highest part.
Learn about Dutch students Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn, who created "Favela Painting," an organization dedicated to bringing "outrageous works of art to unexpected places." The duo painted the buildings that surround the square Canton a range of multi-colored rays. As you walk the favela, hear some interesting facts. For example, this place was the setting for international events as part of the clip of "They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys with Beyonce’s clip and the main scenes from the movie Fast and the Furious 5.
After visiting the Favela we will visit the Dona Marta outlook with great views of Rio de Janeiro. You'll then be dropped-off at the hotel.
Learn about Dutch students Jeroen Koolhaas and Dre Urhahn, who created "Favela Painting," an organization dedicated to bringing "outrageous works of art to unexpected places." The duo painted the buildings that surround the square Canton a range of multi-colored rays. As you walk the favela, hear some interesting facts. For example, this place was the setting for international events as part of the clip of "They Don't Care About Us” by Michael Jackson, Alicia Keys with Beyonce’s clip and the main scenes from the movie Fast and the Furious 5.
After visiting the Favela we will visit the Dona Marta outlook with great views of Rio de Janeiro. You'll then be dropped-off at the hotel.
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