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Use plants to craft prints with a top photographer

Transform your images using native Brazilian plants in a hands-on creative workshop. Arrive at the studio Enjoy herbal tea and learn about my studio in Santa Teresa. Learn the background Discuss Afro-Brazilian traditions that inspire this process. Print with plants Use herbal emulsions and leaves to create botanical prints. Dry and share work Finish your prints and wrap up your creations to take home. Get some tips Find out about places to explore in Santa Teresa.

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Pay respects to indigenous peoples' ancestral arts

Research jenipapo body painting, indigenous heritage, and conservation efforts. Meet the hosts Meet the group and your indigenous excursion leaders. Absorb the history Learn about Indigenous culture and resistance in Rio. Paint your body Dip into jagua juice and ponder the symbolism of body art. Reflect on ritualism Ask questions and browse Casa Tucum's collection.

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Style hunt at Saara market

Unearth wild prints, bold fabrics, and vintage finds in one of Rio’s most vibrant markets. Jot a shopping list Receive a quick introduction to Saara’s offerings Find unique outfits Pursue bargains or splurge among eclectic stalls. Buy like an expert Employ styling tips and spark the next big trend. Refine your look Show off your finds to the group and get styling feedback.

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Build a head-to-toe Carnival look with a stylist

Immerse yourself in the world of Brazilian Carnival fashion with me, a fashion designer and Carnival expert. In an interactive styling session, you’ll create a personalized look, selecting from our curated collection of accessories and festive attire and get my hands-on advice for crafting a festival look that’s uniquely yours. • I’ll welcome you to Ohlograma’s atelier and give you an overview of our creative process and stylistic inspiration. • Explore my exclusive collection of hand-made Carnival pieces, each with its own story and cultural meaning. • Try on various headpieces, costumes, and statement pieces to craft your outfit. I’ll share styling tips on how to mix and match to create your final look! You’ll leave ready to make a statement at Carnival in a personal and unforgettable head-to-toe outfit.

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Private Visit at Rio’s Museum of Modern Art

Go beyond the gallery walls and into the hidden depths of the Museum of Modern Art (MAM) Rio, where Brazil’s artistic heritage comes to life. This exclusive experience with a curator offers rare access to the museum’s archives, unveiling masterpieces that are seldom seen by the public. • Our VIP tour will offer curatorial insight into how exhibitions are curated and how the museum’s vast collection connects past and present narratives in Brazilian art. • We’ll keep the discussion thought-provoking and interactive with an opening icebreaker: If you could preserve one object that represents your story, what would it be? • Continue the conversation on MAM’s terrace with spectacular views of Rio’s coastline and the artistic energy of Flamengo Park as a backdrop. You’ll leave with exclusive memories of your glimpse into the soul of Brazilian modern art.

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Make a custom football jersey inspired by Rio’s suburbs

Step into the underground football and fashion culture of Rio and experience an exclusive, hands-on adventure with two streetwear insiders and football jersey fanatics. Design and create your own custom jersey to take home, and take part in a fashion editorial production. • We will meet at Centro Cultural Lado B, a fascinating art gallery, where we will share the untold story of how local clubs like Madureira, Bangu, São Cristóvão, América, and others paved the way for the greatness of Brazilian football and the success of superstars like Ronaldo R9, Romário, and Leônidas da Silva. • Discover how cultural influences from Rio's outskirts intertwine with football to create a fashion aesthetic that embodies the essence of the city. • Customize your own jersey using design and printing techniques. You can reinvent a classic suburban design, creating something entirely new that reflects your style. • Photograph your creation in a true urban fashion editorial through the streets of the city. You can take part as a model, photographer, director, or whatever you prefer! Whether you're a football fanatic, a lover of urban fashion, or just someone curious to learn more about this electrifying city, you'll leave with an authentic piece of Rio's suburban and football culture to call your own.

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4.96 out of 5 average rating, 843 reviews

Immersive activity in the favela of Rocinha

- ROCINHA A great walk for those who want to get to know the favelas of Rio de Janeiro, not to mention the great cultural background. Rocinha, in addition to being the largest favela in Latin America, has the diversity of Ethnias, countless shops and social programs. Visiting points: - Municipal market - Appian Way (community food hub) - Largo do boiadeiro - Light walk between the alleys of the community (it lasts on average 15 minutes), so we have contact with the clusters of houses and it is possible to have an anthropological look of the region. - Street of the famous Baile Funk Setting for beautiful photos, the artist Malu Vibe restored the place with beautiful art in graffiti. ( there you can see up close the structure set up to receive speakers and attractions, as it will be during the day it is possible that there will be a presence of traffic and there is no danger at all; they are in favor of fostering tourism in the community, a reality that outside the community cannot see or imagine exists.) - If you are not interested in seeing this reality or being close to those individuals, we may remove that area from the route. - Motorcycle ride to Alto da Rocinha. - Laboriaux gazebo - Laje Lá bella vista - An instagrammable wall for great photos at Mirante Rocinha.

4.82 out of 5 average rating, 4389 reviews

Get to know Rio main attractions

In this experience, we will pick you up from your home* and take you to get to know the most important points of the city. We will begin immediately by visiting Christ the Redeemer (ticket included), to avoid queues and take the best photos; then the neighborhood of Santa Teresa, an artistic area with its exclusive tram and then the Selarón Staircase, one of Rio's most famous sights. From there we will go to the Metropolitan Cathedral, a unique building in downtown Rio. Afterwards, we visited Maracana Stadium from outside. We stop for lunch** * right after. After lunch we go to visit the Parque Lage. Parque Lage is a historic and cultural park located at the base of Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro. While it is an independent site with its own history and attractions, Parque Lage is part of the Tijuca National Park, a vast protected area that includes one of the world’s largest urban rainforests. At the end you have two options: we can take you back home or drop you off at Pão de Açúcar (Sugar Loaf) (ticket not included), where you can take a cable car up to the top of this magnificent hill. *Pick up and drop off in some areas of Rio's south zone. If you are in another region, such as Leblon and Barra da Tijuca, we will arrange a meeting point. ***Lunch is not included in the price. *** Sugar Loaf Ticket is not included *** Bring some insect repellent

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 704 reviews

Experiência de barco catamarã tour in rio Sunset

Após o embarque, navegaremos dentro das águas da baía de Guanabara e, enquanto apreciamos a paisagem, iremos degustar os lanches. Passaremos pelos principais pontos turísticos aproveitando os deslumbrantes visuais da cidade de Niterói: Museu de Arte Contemporânea, Forte Laje e Fortaleza de Santa Cruz. Iremos ancorar próximo da Praia de Adão e Eva, seguiremos até a Praia da Boa Viagem, Aeroporto, Praia do Flamengo e Urca.

4.93 out of 5 average rating, 2357 reviews

Sunset Sailboat Tour in Rio de Janeiro

The tour starts in the middle of the afternoon at the pier in Urca near Bar urca. We will sail by the Fortress of São João, Fortress Laje, and Fortress Santa Cruz, and close to the Island of Boa Viagem in Niterói. There will be one stop point at Adão e Eva beach or Praia Vermelha, perfect for picture taking, and if you are interested in swimming! Then we will pass by the Museum of Contemporary Art and sail back with the amazing sunset view on the horizon. There are gorgeous views of Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer throughout the ride, as they are central to the scenery of Rio's coast. The tour finishes after the sunset to make the most of this amazing view of the city. Other things to note You must bring your camera, sunscreen, swimsuit, and flip-flops.

4.88 out of 5 average rating, 43 reviews

[Private & Exclusive Tour] Safely discovering the city

Hello sailor! Welcome aboard! I'm Arthur and captain of Pirates Rio! We are an agency specialized in private tour in the city of Rio de Janeiro. In this experience our mission is to take you to get to know in 08h the main sights of the city! And for this you can choose 04 options within this list: - Christ Redeemer - Seláron Staircase - Arcos da Lapa - Sambódromo - Maracanã - Parque Lage - Botanical Garden - Santa Teresa District - Sugarloaf - Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon Museum of Tomorrow - AquaRio - YUP STAR - Sightseeing Beaches: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, São Conrado - São Cristóvão Fair (Northeastern traditions) Throughout the tour you will have what we call a pirate boat (a super comfortable and air-conditioned car) + the boat captain (an accredited tour guide) at your disposal to pick you up at your hotel (or at the meeting point) and take you on this adventure! In this tour there is also a lunch stop and we will take you to the restaurant you prefer In the months of December to March from 02 people in the reservation, everyone in the group will be given the ticket for Christ the Redeemer (valid for bookings made from 10/31/24) Pick-up and drop-off only in the neighborhoods: Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo, Leme, Santa Teresa. For other districts see the extra fee.

4.94 out of 5 average rating, 943 reviews

Get to know the Little Africa in Rio de Janeiro

You'll get to know the city area called Little Africa, located in the port area, which was recently revitalized. We will take a three-hour walk and you will get to know important points such as Pedra do Sal, Morro da Conceição, Largo da Prainha and Jardim Suspenso do Valongo. This experience can also be carried out by my team of guides specialized in Afro Turismo: Luana Ferreira, Kelly Tavares, Eddie Vander, Raquel or Ryane. Luana is a tour guide and historian graduated from UERJ - University of the State of Rio de Janeiro. She works with historical-cultural tourism with an emphasis on Afro-referenced storytelling. Kelly Tavares is a tour guide and certified travel agent who has promoted African legacy experiences in Rio de Janeiro since 2013. Edson Vander, but you can call it Eddie. Born in Rio de Janeiro, son of Favela da Babilônia and an expert in Afro narratives centered. Raquel Oliveira is super curious, loves Brazilian food and also loves samba. It will guide you through the paths of Little Africa with great enthusiasm and passion. Ryane was born in the German favela and loves to tell people about her personal experience as a slum and connect with the History of Little Africa. Bring a water bottle and use sunscreen. The tolerance time for delays is 15 minutes. Be on time ;)

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 665 reviews

Favela Walking Tour

***OUR TOUR IS IMPACTFUL*** (ALL guides local from the community) We fund social projects + 1 Million reais brought into Vidigal. 25% INVESTED in the comunidade! No other agency does so! + 3 Full hours (indepth conversation) Vidigal - Known for its culture in art, funk, and film, it has become an iconic place in Cidade Maravilhosa. Starting with an exciting **MOTO TAXI** ride up the Favela. From here, we visit the ecological park, an oasis within the Favela. Built mainly from recycled materials with some truly special views of the south zone! Afterwards, we will go throughout the alleys of (25/14) called "Becos," where you will walk the surrounding areas home to a majority of locals. Meet and converse with residents and have the chance to better understand their lifestyle and the Favela. This part is extremely important and humbling as it's something you couldn't do without a guide. The locals here work hard on the beaches and streets. Cleaning the city and recycling. In restaurants as cooks and bartenders. Even drivers and couriers. People who usually visit the Favela just come for views and the clubs at the top. (even with a guide). These clubs have nothing to do with the Favela and its reality. Furthermore, a lot of culture, i.e., Sambas and choreography of funk to a lot of Art and Food are from the communities of Rio! Dont just book randomly, book ethically!

4.91 out of 5 average rating, 701 reviews

Rocinha Favela Walking Tour With a Local Guide

I am a resident of Rocinha since I was born and a professional tour guide. The tour price includes a financial contribution to the local community. Come and be a part of this chain of goodness. Meet ROCINHA, the largest favela in Latin America! Cultural exchanges are developed on the tour, linking memory and history, leisure, art and culture. We believe that it is necessary to value tourism in favela, to help generate employability and local economic growth. The experience is unique, relaxed, original and professional with the aim of cultural exchange. The walk lasts an average of 3:00 (three hours). At the scheduled time, we will have 15 minutes of maximum tolerance to start the tour; Comfortable clothes, wearing sneakers (except skirt and dress); * Other observations: Bring extra money to: 1-When starting our experience we will take a local transp.ort (mototáxi) to get to the first stop of the community (small cash on hand). R$ 10.00real 2-If you want to eat something during the experience. 3-We will pass the local souvenir. (There accepts cash and credit card)

4.98 out of 5 average rating, 338 reviews

Photo tour in Ipanema/Photo shoot in Arpoador

Couples pay the price of a person! This experience is a relaxed photo shoot as we walk through Arpoador, an iconic place that offers a wide variety of wonderful scenery: from the sidewalks, to the rocks and the sea, all to produce the best photos of your trip to Rio de Janeiro. If you've never done a photo shoot before, don't worry! I will guide you through the poses and your comfort is my priority. You will be accompanied by an experienced photographer and a true carioca. I'll tell you stories about Rio and give you tips on how to make the most of your stay in the Marvelous City! Our photoshoot lasts between one hour and one and a half hours and you can change clothes during the photo shoot. I deliver 15 treated photos in digital format and high resolution. You choose the photos yourself and they get my individual professional treatment! Check out more of my work on insta @igorsegond If you are interested in photographing in other locations or with groups larger than two people, send me a message! I'm here to answer any of your questions.

4.96 out of 5 average rating, 286 reviews

Passeio de Veleiro no Rio de Janeiro

Passeio de veleiro pela Baía de Guanabara . Nosso veleiro sai da Urca ( em frente ao restaurante Flutuante Rio). Passa por vários pontos históricos, como o Forte de São João , Ilha da Laje, Forte Santa Cruz, praias de Adão e Eva ( com parada para mergulho). O retorno é por Icarai, passando pelo MAC, Praia da Boa Viagem, aeroporto Santos Dumont ( onde vemos os aviões pousarem e decolarem bem a cima de nossa embarcação) e Aterro do Flamengo, com todos seus monumentos. No nosso passeio você terá a vista dos mais lindos cartões postais do Rio de Janeiro ( como o Pão de Açúcar e o Cristo Redentor), brindando ao por do sol com as nossas deliciosas caipirinhas de frutas! Venha viver essa experiência inesquecível!

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