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News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Tourism: Rio favelas hot new destination with record visitor numbers - but critics say it's 'poverty tourism'

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/travel/tripideas/rio-favelas-hot-new-destination-with-record-visitor-numbers-but-critics-say-it-s-poverty-tourism/ar-AA1VfiBz
Published on: Thursday 29 January 2026

Trending destinations are often those boasting incredible natural scenery, impressive historical monuments, cultural hubs or world-class food. But now, in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro's favelas are seeing ...

News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Tourism: Rio's favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

News channel or source: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/rios-favelas-become-hot-tourist-225237702.html
Published on: Wednesday 28 January 2026

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city's iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city's favelas to learn more ...

News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Tourism: Brasil’s Federal Airport Plan Puts Rio de Janeiro Tourism Recovery at Risk

News channel or source: https://eturbonews.com/brasils-federal-airport-plan-puts-rio-de-janeiro-tourism-recovery-at-risk/
Published on: Saturday 27 December 2025

Brazil’s tourism industry is warning that federal plans to expand traffic at Rio’s Santos Dumont Airport could weaken Galeão’s role as an international gateway. The debate comes as Brazil’s tourism ...

News Brazil » Rio de Janeiro » Tourism: Rio’s favelas become hot tourist destination as visitors seek cultural immersion

News channel or source: https://www.ap.org/news-highlights/spotlights/2026/rios-favelas-become-hot-tourist-destination-as-visitors-seek-cultural-immersion/
Published on: Monday 26 January 2026

As record numbers of tourists descend upon Rio de Janeiro, many are looking beyond the city’s iconic landmarks, seeking instead local tours in the city’s favelas to learn more about the ...