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Why
Exotic Tours is different from the others?
Our
Sustainable Tourism
Project was the first one
inside favelas in Brazil. That means the tour is good for the
visitors but also good for the locals. The biggest
purpose of our
tour is to show another reality of Rio de Janeiro and along with that,
give opportunity of work for those who lives
in the community. We do not say we help, we show it to you as
the guide is a member of the favela
and also study in our Tourism Workshop inside Rocinha. This not
only give to them work and education as improves both, their knowledge
and their self-esteem.
Why go to Rocinha? Isn′t showing the slums and poorer
areas degrading?
The primary purpose is to dispel a myth that Rocinha is simply a place
of drug dealers and extreme poverty. The reality is that Rocinha,
despite its limitations, is different from that and on the tour we
show you different culture, development and several activities they
execute to make a living - from making handcraft to recycling plastic.
In this regard,
Rocinha is unique compared to other slums in Brazil,
and indeed the world.
What do the
locals
of Rocinha think about this
tour?
They welcome visitors and their
response has been highly positive
as we are very
sensitive and respectful about the dignity and privacy of them.
The community respect and supports our tour because they are aware of
the Sustainable
Project
and its benefits.
Is Rocinha dangerous?
If
you go alone, yes. We do NOT recommend that you go by yourself through
any favela in Rio de Janeiro or any other city. Although we cannot
take responsibility should anything happen in
Rio
de
Janeiro
City,
we believe that the places that we visit are very safe
specialy beenig with a trained professional local guide.
Rocinha is generally full of hard-working, children and honest people.
Traveling through Rocinha is a real experience of life.
Is it ok to
bring cameras
on the tour?
No problem. You are welcome
to bring your camera and
our guide will tell
you where you can and where you can not
take pictures. Their privacy must be respected.
Is it recommended any kind of
clothing?
We recommend to
you to
dress modestly
and wear
comfortable
shoes as it is a walking
tour.
In case I want to, how can I make a donation for Rocinha Tourism
Workshop Sustainable Project?
We welcome any kind of donations as school material, toys, sports
material etc. You can get in contact directly with our office through
our phone numbers. Do not give to the guides; they are only authorized
to accept tips not donations.
Do I need to tip the guide?
Of course not! Only if you feel so.
How and when should I pay for the tour?
If you book by internet, you
can pay online by American Express Credit Card
within minimum two days in
advance. While
in Rio de Janeiro, book by phone
calling to our TOLL FREE 0800 282 6972,
pay
in cash, to
our
guide on the day
of the tour.
If you have any question
which is not mentioned above, please fell free to
contact us
 Contact
Info: 55 21 7827 3024 / 55 21 9222 6972 / Local TollFree 0800 282 6972
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