Set to an infectious beat, the video of the Rocinha favela has exploded on social media at a time when the city is drawing record tourist numbers. However, Renan Monteiro, 42, founder of the tourism company Na Favela Turismo, told AFP that the drone footage was the fruit of efforts to show tourists "the positive side of the favela." The success of the drone video has drawn influencers, local officials, and even a marriage proposal. Monteiro was inspired to find a safe way to show visitors the sprawling favela, which is home to over 70,000 people. - 'An exotic contrast' -With world-famous beaches, Carnival, and sights like the Christ the Redeemer statue, tourism in Rio has surged.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 10, 2026 03:18 UTC