located in the são conrado neighborhood, the largest favela in the city is called rocinha, home to an estimated population of between 100 and 200,000 people.

nearby vidigal, just west of leblon, is considered the most chic of the favelas of rio de janeiro. artsy, colorful, and located next to the ocean, vidigal has some of the most sought-after real estate around. over the years vidigal has received many high profile visits, including david beckham and chelsea clinton in 2013.