Favela (Portuguese: [faˈvɛlɐ]) is an umbrella name for several types of impoverished neighborhoods in Brazil.

Oct 17, 2025 · favela, in Brazil, a slum or shantytown located within or on the outskirts of the country’s large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. A favela typically comes into being when …

Mar 10, 2025 · Scattered throughout Brazil are built-up communities known as favelas. These towns, principally found on the outskirts of large cities like Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, are settlements …

Mar 15, 2023 · Maybe visiting a favela in Brazil isn't such a bad idea after all. Here are a few things you should know if you decide you go.

The history of the favelas of Rio de Janeiro begins in the final years of the nineteenth century as Brazil transitioned from an empire to a republic.

Jan 3, 2025 · Favelas are informal settlements in Brazil, often found on the outskirts of major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. These communities emerged due to rapid urbanization and a lack of …

Oct 8, 2025 · Born from exclusion, Brazil’s favelas are cities within the city—danger and creativity together. How they began, why pacification failed, what works.

Nov 10, 2025 · The term “favela” typically refers to informal settlements in Brazil, primarily found in urban areas. These are communities that often arise in places where traditional housing is …

Favela, an urban shantytown in Brazil, often either perched precariously on a steep hillside or occupying low-lying, humid river lands, vulnerable to heavy rains and flooding. Individual houses are typically …

Aug 21, 2025 · We take a look into the history of Rio de Janeiro's infamous favelas, and get to grips with why they are there and which ones are safest for tourists.