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Street art, Museu do Amanhã, Santa Teresa's studios and honestly covered community-based tourism in Rio's favelas.

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Favela tours done right — and when the right answer is not to go

Favela tours done right — and when the right answer is not to go

Rio's favelas are neighbourhoods, not attractions. How to tell a community-based tour from an extractive one, and why some readers should skip it.

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Museu do Amanhã guide — what it actually is, and is it worth it

Museu do Amanhã guide — what it actually is, and is it worth it

Afro-Brazilian heritage in Rio — Little Africa and the Valongo Wharf

Afro-Brazilian heritage in Rio — Little Africa and the Valongo Wharf

Centro Histórico walking guide — a real weekday route

Centro Histórico walking guide — a real weekday route

Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) guide — the rooftop, the collection, the square

Museu de Arte do Rio (MAR) guide — the rooftop, the collection, the square

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum guide — the ferry, the building, the view

Niterói Contemporary Art Museum guide — the ferry, the building, the view

Santa Teresa walking guide — the tram, the ruins, the way down

Santa Teresa walking guide — the tram, the ruins, the way down

Street art in Rio — Selarón's steps, the port murals, and the Lapa walls

Street art in Rio — Selarón's steps, the port murals, and the Lapa walls

Theatro Municipal guide — the tour, the ceiling, seeing a real show

Theatro Municipal guide — the tour, the ceiling, seeing a real show

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