we took a walk along rua 4, a street within the favela community of rocinha showcasing some of the developments in the area and highlighting the unique history and culture of the community.

home to an estimated 300,000 people, rocinha is the largest favela in rio de janeiro, and one of the largest in south america and the world.

anyone who is interested in finding out more about rocinha and other favelas can refer to the section of the guide dedicated to favela communities.