NaturePhoto Wikimedia CommonsSalocin Tour
State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil
Visiting the "MORANGUINHOS" or "SACI SABE TUDO" community schools. These social projects are financed by FAVELA TOUR. Besides regular classes, the school teaches local kids initial computer skills, English classes, music, capoeira, ballet classes etc... These projects have absolutely no financial support from Brazilian government.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the start of the Salocin Tour, an exploration of Rio de Janeiro’s complex social and physical landscape. We stand at the entrance of Vidigal, a 'favela' that clings to the steep slopes of the Morro Dois Irmãos, or Two…
Listen in the app2The Moto-Taxi Ascent — Kinetic Mobility
To reach the trailhead, we must engage with Vidigal's primary mode of transport: the motorbike taxi. This is a critical piece of the local infrastructure, a solution to the extreme verticality of the neighborhood. …
Listen in the app3The Trailhead — Entering the Tijuca Massif
We leave the urban density behind as we step onto the trail leading up Morro Dois Irmãos. This mountain is part of the Tijuca Massif, home to the world's largest urban forest. …
Listen in the app4The Rocinha Viewpoint — A Study in Scale
Midway up the climb, we reach a vantage point that offers a staggering view of Rocinha, Brazil's largest favela. From this perspective, the sheer scale of the settlement becomes clear. …
Listen in the app5The Atlantic Forest Canopy — Flora and Fauna
As the trail steepens, we delve deeper into the forest. Observe the 'Cecropia' trees, easily identifiable by their large, silvery leaves; they are pioneer species that quickly colonize open areas. …
Listen in the app6The Summit — The Panoramic Reward
We have reached the peak of the larger 'brother.' At 533 meters above sea level, the summit of Morro Dois Irmãos provides what many consider the most beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro. Before you lies the entire South Zone: the…
Listen in the app7The Descent — Reflecting on the Horizon
As we begin our descent, take a moment to look back at the trail. The physical effort required to reach the summit serves as a metaphor for the daily life of many Rio residents who navigate this verticality. …
Listen in the app8Closing
Our journey with the Salocin Tour concludes where it began, at the base of Vidigal. We have traveled from the densely packed homes of the hillside to the serene peaks of the granite giants. …
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What is Salocin Tour?
Salocin Tour is a place in State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | State of Rio de Janeiro · Brazil |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | -22.9867, -43.2458 |
| Last updated |
