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

Feb 26, 2026 · A favela is an informal urban settlement in Brazil built without oversight from public authorities and typically located within or on the outskirts of large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro …

Apr 25, 2017 · Favelas are urban slums in Brazil, with the first arising in the 19th Century. Originally built by veteran soldiers, they continue to hold great cultural importance and pose socioeconomic …

Visiting a community to better understand the lives of the people who live there – that's the sort of positive impact tourism is supposed to have.

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 …

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.

Jan 3, 2025 · Discover 35 fascinating facts about Brazil's favelas, exploring their history, culture, and the vibrant communities within.

After decades of delay and pressure, Brazil announced on Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 that it will henceforth use “favelas and urban communities” to categorize thousands of poor, urban neighborhoods, instead …

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 …

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.