Comments on: What It’s Like To Stay In A Pacified Favela: The Highlights of Vidigal Favela in Rio de Janeiro https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/ Do Cruising Right and Be Happy Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:56:11 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 By: Chanel | Cultural Xplorer https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-42670 Wed, 17 Mar 2021 20:56:11 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-42670 Back in 2013 when I visited Rio I stayed in Vidigal and I loved my time there. I really feel like it was the heartbeat of the city – so much to do, very lively, and the people were amazing. It felt like I fit right in and people didn’t even blink when I walked by. When I make it back to Rio, I will probably stay there again <3

]]> By: Yvonne https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-33713 Sun, 23 Apr 2017 14:58:39 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-33713 Hi! Great article!
Just a clarification, pacification doesn’t mean that drug lords are not in the favela. They are still there, but they have reached an agreement with the police ;)

]]> By: Aggouni https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-29611 Mon, 25 May 2015 09:38:44 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-29611 Rio is a best places to visit in summer , thanks for sharing .

]]> By: Lillie https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-29568 Sun, 17 May 2015 20:25:48 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-29568 Fascinating. I loved Brazil and considered doing something like this during my time there, but didn’t make time. Glad to read an in-depth discussion of it!

]]> By: Steph https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-29528 Thu, 14 May 2015 13:12:20 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-29528 I LOVE this! Absolutely the best, by far, article I have ever read about Vidigal. I lived there for four months before moving to Copacabana, and I never felt unsafe inside, and totally agreed – the views were the best I’ve ever seen (never ever did I imagine I’d have an apartment with a clear view of the ocean!!!)
Great great great great information :)

(one other tip about the favela tours – go with a real local, someone who actually lives in that favela community, its more recommended. It is more respectful and yes one of the biggest complaints of people who live in the favelas regarding the tours is that it dehumanizes them, their children, and their community.. it is not a zoo. Going with a local helps have a better experience for all involved)

]]> By: Wandering Educators https://acruisingcouple.com/2015/05/what-its-like-to-stay-in-a-pacified-favela-the-highlights-of-vidigal-rio-de-janeiro/#comment-29523 Wed, 13 May 2015 12:27:07 +0000 https://acruisingcouple.com/?p=7916#comment-29523 What an awesome place, with such friendly people! I am sure you worked hard at building relationships – but that is the best part of travel, no?

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