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Christmas in Tavares Bastos

by admin on December 25, 2009

Check out this video of a gift give away in the favela Tavares Bastos.

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Gringolado POV: Samuel Tesfay

by admin on November 12, 2009

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Sammy was staying in the favela Tavares Bastos. Here is his POV of the favela:

Well my experience in the favela has been overall great! But I have to admit that I had my preconceptions about it from all the movies and the reputation that Rio has of being one of the most dangerous places in the world. So I was watching my back constantly the first couple of days. But after a while you realize that the favela is just like any other place in the world. Just people doing their thing, but doing it much better! I really like the fact that you see people of different colors living together like that, music playing constantly, the doors to the houses are always open during the day, it’s a good vibe! The people are very laid back and always seem to be having fun. And I believe that if you really want to get to know the real Rio, then you should definitely stay in a favela because of the constant vibe that is going on there. And most of all you feel welcomed there, it’s like if you live there you are a part of the family from day one! But you should of course do some quick research on what favela you should stay in. Every favela is different and has its one way of living. And some of them maybe aren’t as safe and easy going as the next one. So be sure to ask around and do some resource before you decide to live in one.

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Gringolado POV: Sarah Achucarro

November 9, 2009

My perception of favelas was of a very dangerous and violent place, where you dont go in alone, run by drug dealers with guns on the street. To be honest I only thought of the main characters in the public eye of the favelas (the gansters) and before I didn’t think about all the other [...]

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BBC correspondent starts hotel in favela

November 9, 2009

Here is an article about Bob’s Hotel, The Maze in Tavares Bastos.

Amazing views over Rio and a steady stream of celebrity guests . . . no, it’s not a glitzy hotel but a guest house in one of the city’s notorious favelas. The view from the veranda at the Maze Inn is one of [...]

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Gringolado! Gringos luv Favelado lifestyle.

November 8, 2009

An interesting article from the Associated Press

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — Most of the massive hillside slums that rise up around Rio’s posh Ipanema beach district are places where middle-class Brazilians would never go. But a growing number of tourists are shunning the beachfront zones with their pricey hotels and shops to get a taste [...]

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Beautiful – Snoop Dogg and Pharrel

November 8, 2009

This video made tons of guys want to come down to Brazil, but what many don’t know is that many shots of this video was shot in a favela.  Bob’s hotel The Maze was seen in the first shot of Snoop answering the phone. The name of the favela is Tavares Bastos which has [...]

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