the lower region of the favela is more trade-based, offering a diverse array of very well-priced supermarkets, clothes, shoes and homecare stores - beyond these, it also offers fast food chains, concert halls, fitness centers, a post office, banks, public schools and daycare centers.

the district is also home to a highly impressive samba school, known as acadêmicos da rocinha - taking as its symbol a blue, green and white butterfly, around the period of carnival vibrant and engaging rehearsals can be viewed, to the great support and admiration of residents and visitors.

rocinha is a friendly, diverse and highly interesting panel in the social and cultural tapestry of rio, offering the warmth and generosity commonly associated with the carioca spirit, as well as some of its most charming and archetypal music, commerce and views.