FAVELA TOUR – TAVARES BASTOS

Favela Tavares Bastos is located in the Catete neighborhood, in the south zone of Rio de Janeiro city. It is increasingly attracting the interest of both Rio de Janeiro residents and tourists from all over Brazil and the world.

The headquarters of the Special Police Operations Battalion worldknown as BOPE was inaugurated in 2000, was really important in promoting security in the favela for residents, local businesses and for the development of tourism in this favela.

Favela Tavares Bastos is also known for its natural beauty and for having been the setting of numerous films and soap operas, thus sparking tourists’ interest.

One of the most important attractions of this community that enchants everyone is a special place called The Maze Rio an icon of art, music and history and 100% Instagrammable. This refuge was founded by the British Bob Nadkarni and welcomed travelers from different regions of the world, artists and musicians. In addition to the musical scene, in which jazz stands out, the majesthetic beauty of its structure decorated in abundance with colorful mosaics represents another attraction for visiting this place that provides a very special and unique atmosphere.