Dona Marta Favela Tour

Join us on a tour of Rio's Dona Marta favela, known for its colorful houses and connection to Michael Jackson.

Tour Details

We will meet at Corumbá Square at the specified time and then take a funicular train to the highest point of the favela. Following this, we will walk through the streets while learning about the history of the area, which is home to approximately 8,000 residents. The tour will highlight various educational projects in the community.

We will visit the Dona Marta arts center, the favela's sports center, and observe street art murals and traditional houses. A notable stop will be at Laje do Michael Jackson, a viewpoint featuring a statue of the singer, significant for being the location of his video 'They Don't Care About Us'. This site offers a great view of the surrounding mountains.

The tour concludes 2 hours later, returning on foot to the original meeting point.

Other Favelas in Rio

For those interested in exploring more, there is also a tour of Rocinha favela available.