Favelas of Rio (52 images)
The favelas, also known as slums or shanty towns, have much more color and life than films would have you believe. This gallery visits two favelas on the hillsides of Rio, and looks at the streets, architecture, schools, and daily life of the locals.
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Favela woman husking corn
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Recycled objects decorate favela streets
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Favela kids at play
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Recycled objects decorate favela streets
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Favela kids playing soccer
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Colorful Favela Playground
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Favela kid and soccer ball
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Favela Big Wheel
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School desk in Vila Canoas favela
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Favela Window #3
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Rocinho Favela street scene
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Rocinho favela housing
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Rocinho favela housing
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Rocinho favela housing
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Vila Canoas favela street in Rio
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Favela Levels
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Rocinho favela housing
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Recycled objects decorate favela streets
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Favela landslide damage
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Favela Faith
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Favela soccer game
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Street corner of Vila Canoas favela in Rio
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Favela Bar room
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Life in a favela neighborhood
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Favela Beer
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Favela Food spot
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Favela woman husking corn
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Favela boys at play
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Electricity for Vila Canoas favela in Rio
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Girl of the favela
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Rocinho Favela view of Rio
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View of Rio from Rocinho Favela
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Favela Corner
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View of Rio from Rocinho Favela
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Vila Canoas favela in Rio
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Brazilian kids on computers in favela school
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Favela school girl
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Favela boys
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Brazilian kids on computers in favela school
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Favela school girl
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The arrival of the Portuguese to Brazil
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Handmade Bowls from recycled magazines
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Handmade Bowls from recycled magazines
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Handmade Bowls from recycled magazines
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Class lesson in favela school
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Vila Canoas favela in Rio
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Rocinho favela housing
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Housing of Rocinho Favela
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Rocinho favela housing
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Favela home with washing machine
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Recycled plastic bottles decorate favela
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Favela crayons