- Duration1h30
- TypeHiking
- Difficultyeasy
- Meeting pointSão Conrado Metro Station, exit A
About the activity
Discover a side of Rocinha that few people know! This trail shows how the favela is also a natural refuge.
Guided by locals, you will walk along historic paths and viewpoints with stunning views of Dois Irmãos Hill, Pedra Bonita, Pedra da Gávea and Rocinha, while hearing stories and fun facts about the area.
At the end of the trail, the reward: a refreshing swim in the reservoir. It is the perfect moment to relax, reconnect with nature and feel the positive energy of Rocinha.
An experience that combines ecotourism, culture and authenticity on an easy trail suitable for children and seniors.
Full itinerary
Meeting point: São Conrado Metro Station (exit A)
At the scheduled time, your guide will be waiting for you at exit A of São Conrado Metro Station. After check-in, your experience begins with a moto-taxi ride to the Sítio dos Macacos Trail.
Stop 1: Upper Laboriaux
5 min*Ride up to Laboriaux, the upper part of Rocinha where the Sítio dos Macacos trail begins.
Stop 2: Sítio dos Macacos Trail Viewpoint
15 min*The first highlight of the trail is its viewpoint, with an incredible view of Dois Irmãos Hill, Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, Ipanema and Rocinha itself. A great spot for photos, rest and contemplation.
Stop 3: Sítio dos Macacos
15 min*One of the most charming places in Rocinha, surrounded by the Tijuca Forest, with views of Pedra da Gávea and São Conrado. The site preserves the memory of Seu Manelito, its former caretaker, with a wattle-and-daub house and a wood-fired oven that recreate the rural setting of the past.
Stop 4: Swim in the Reservoir
25 min*The last stop is the natural reservoir, a historic leisure spot where residents have cooled off on hot days for decades. Connect with nature with a swim and finish the trail in style.
End of the tour: São Conrado Metro Station
The tour ends at São Conrado Metro Station (exit A), where your local guide checks you out safely.
*Times are estimates and may vary depending on each tour.
Package details
- Qualified local guide
- Tour monitored by the Na Favela Turismo app
- Included: trail entry, guide and moto-taxi
- Average duration: 1.5 hours
- Trail difficulty: easy
Add-ons
- Hotel pickup by transfer (only hotels in Copacabana, Leme, Leblon and Ipanema)
- Breakfast or lunch at the Mirante
- Drone
Added at checkout.
Meeting point
São Conrado Metro Station, exit A
What to bring
Swimwear, towel, comfortable sneakers, light clothes, sunscreen, hat and insect repellent.
Schedule
Daily departures. You choose the time at checkout.
Cancellation policy
To receive a full refund, cancellation must be requested at least 24 hours before the start of the experience. After that, the refund may not be granted or may be subject to specific conditions.
Important information
- Tours run even on rainy days. You can cancel or change the date free of charge, as long as you ask at least 24 hours in advance.
- Although the rule is 24 hours, if by 6 pm the day before you see the weather won't be good and want to reschedule, we'll do it at no extra cost.
- If other people are joining the same tour with separate bookings, let us know up to 24 hours in advance, by email or WhatsApp, so we can place everyone on the same tour.
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