The message from FAVELA TOUR, Tourism Agency to the tourist that visit Rio de Janeiro:

 

Favela Tour is an experience to you that are willing to know Brazil from another point of view. Favela|Tour will show you another Rio inside Rio; the "favela". There are approximately 600 favelas in Rio. You will visit Vila Canoas and Rocinha, that largest favela in Brazil. There you will know a school, the artisan center, the informatica ( sponsored by Favela Tour) . You will also visit works from other communities . The tour changes the reputation from favelas, normally linked to violence and poverty. Do not be shy, local people will receive you very friendly. If you really want to know Brazil come and visit a favela!