FAVELA TOUR – DONA MARTA/ SANTA MARTA

A visit to Favela Dona Marta, or Santa Marta, in the neighborhood called Botafogo offers a captivating experience allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the local culture, admire the amazing views of the city and the stunning street art of the Favela.

Xperiencer Tour Brazil, with the aim of improving people’s quality of life through tourism and offering an authentic and personalized experience to tourists, will present a local guide, a resident of Dona Marta Favela, so the tourists can interact with the residents of the favela and learn about the stories known only by local`s residents, travel using the motorcycle taxi service, visit local businesses, appreciate the natural beauty, learn about social projects, enjoy the hospitality and taste the gastronomy in a more enriching and authentic way.

One of the most desired places to visit for the tourists and residents of Rio de Janeiro is the famous Mirante Dona Marta, located at the highest point of the favela. Here you can admire some of the city’s most beautiful tourist attractions such as: Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain and Guanabara Bay. This is one of the most popular places to take incredible photos and videos, as well as enjoy the beauty of our city.

A place that sparks the interest of all visitors of our city is the location where the music video for “They Don’t Care About Us” was filmed and where a life-size statue of Michael Jackson now stands in his honor. This monument represents one of the most important tourist attractions of Morro Dona Marta, attracting fans from all over the world.

Walking through the streets of Favela do Dona Marta allows visitors to encounter various street art pieces, transforming the house walls into a true open-air gallery. The graffiti paintings uniquely express the history and identity of the favela, becoming an incredible attraction for tourists, artists, and urban culture enthusiasts.

Another point of great value for the community that deserves your visit is the Dona Marta Arts Center, which allows the visitors to experience the creativity of local talents, participate in workshops, cultural activities, exhibitions and thus contribute to the favela’s artistic production.