THE MOST CONTROVERSIAL PLACE IN BRAZIL
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- Опубліковано 3 жов 2023
- THE MOST CONTROVERSAIL PLACE IN BRAZIL
The Truth About One of Brazil's Notorious Neighborhoods
Rocinha is Brazil's Largest Favela. Rio de Janeiro is notorious for their slums, also called Favelas, and most tourists stay away. But, as part of their journey around the world, Snow and Curt seek out different lifestyles and cultures to share with the world. The media tells us that the Brazilian Favela is one of the most dangerous places in South America, if not the world, but these full time travelers do not always follow the trend. Snow and Curt found a favela local to take us deep inside one of Brazil's largest favelas to see what it is like to live inside one of these slums... and they think the answers will surprise you! So, join Snow and Curt as they start their day taking a quick visit to one of the most iconic landmarks in the world before heading deep into a Brazilian Favela.
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Through our travels we have come to realize that the common thread between people is that they are just trying to make a decent living and raise their families and have a good life. People have more in common than not. Great video!
Unfortunately we have some people inside the favela who end up getting involved in wrong things, but most of the people who live in the favelas are hardworking and humble.
I just basicly said the same thing before reading your comments. The world is a beautiful place filled with beautiful souls and the magic is in exploring it all!
@lone6796 That can be true any where. We all just do the best we can.
Snow, omg! My knees were hurting just watching you climb and climb and climb. All I kept thinking, how do they get groceries up to their homes?😮 You both find the most beautiful people, in the most beautiful places. Simon, you are the thread that weaves throughout the world and connects the the truth about humanity. Curt and Snow show that no matter where we are born, good will find good, joy will find joy and life will find life. Some of us are ready to give up, and then, we see the spirit of humanity is really about love. Thank you. Rio is absolutely beautiful. 😊
You are awesome 😍
O rio de janeiro é bonito e feio em tudo,pior que é muito perigoso 😮
Oh my, that was incredible! Simon, thank you so much for being our guide to an amazing neighborhood! I learned so much. Such a great gift! …. And Snow, I hope your knee is recovering! Take care. What an adventure. ❤
Knee was good to go after a good night's rest! 😊
Snow & Curt, I am in my living room giving you both a standing ovation. Your journeys continually give me a chance mark places off of my virtual world tour bucket list. I am especially happy you took us on a tour of the Favelas. Thank you for sharing some of the history, the culture, the everyday lives of the people. The videos you and Curt share with us and your narration, the wonderful guides, motorcycle ride up the hills, all of it. As a virtual tourist, thank you again for taking us along with you.
Wow, thank you! We are happy to have you along for the journey with us!
I never thought I’d enjoy touring a Favela. Such interesting facts and incredible videography. My favorite part of your travels is the good people you find everywhere you go. Watching your videos is like riding It’s A Small World at Disney World. 😊
Wow, thank you! We sure enjoyed this day... Glad you enjoyed it too
@@SnowAndCurt Amazing. I've been to Rio, but never visited Rocinha. Rio is an unique place.
Wow. I don't know how the two of you manage to exceed excellence time and again with your videos, but you do. Amazing. Thank you.
This is so interesting!! I love how you show things that are not just tourist stuff. You really gave a great feeling for the neighborhood. Thank you so much for such an amazing tour.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Kudos to you. I'm Brazilian, lived not too far from Rio and never had the courage to visit any favela. BTW, I hope you take the time to visit my hometown, Petropolis. It's about 1hr from Rio. Petropolis was the summer retreat for the Royal family back in the imperial era. It's a very charming town with German history as well. ❤ The royal palace became a museum and the German architecture is noticeable in many places throughout the city ❤
❤❤❤ Thank you for videos like this. You are educating people and opening minds and hearts. Hopefully, you never judge a person by their culture or where they live or how much they make. And I think it's wonderful that you guys are opening up the world to other people. Maybe you can encourage others to see the humanity we share... And the similarities and not focus so much on the differences.❤
This is exactly why we did this video!!
And you did an AMAZING job , "Thank you" !!!@@SnowAndCurt
OMG!!! Tears of joy watching Snow dance!!! Here we are - one year after such scary days, and Snow Is Dancing!!! Christ the Redeemer started my tears, and winding thru those little streets felt so authentic! ... a little nervous about Curt's upcoming hike, but by now, I'm confident you'll make it, fella!! ... perseverance furthers ... 😺💜
It was an amazing day all around.
I'm Brazilian from the state of Amazonas, I don't know Rio de Janeiro, but it's cool to see it through your video, I liked the video, but personally I don't have the courage to enter favelas.
Awesome! Thank you!
Love the cultural immersion experience. My month in Costa Rica was spent that way. Off the beaten path, living amongst the locals and getting the true feel for the amazing country! No touristy resorts!! 😁. Thanks for the tour it was amazing to see the real Rio. As well as the tourist destinations.
Glad you enjoyed it! The best way to travel is to be AWAY from the fancy resorts.
Also its cheaper! I want to visit Costa Rica.
@@mattvideoeditor very much so. I highly suggest it if you get the chance. I didn’t want to leave! 😁
That was wonderful. I agree it is important to dispel the myths of places. When in Beijing we stayed in a Huton area and the people were so kind and generous. I learned so much! And frankly, I didn’t want to leave. We avoided the tourist places (called Western, referring to America). and it was the best. We walked at least 17kms a day. I would go back in a heartbeat.
People all around the world are misunderstood!
CURT and SNOW.
Congratulations!!!
Sou um brasileiro de São Paulo, apaixonado pelo meu BRASIL.
E mais emocionado fico ainda quando verifico o interesse e até mesmo amor e carinho que estrangeiros demonstram por meu querido país.
Tenho acompanhado todos seus vídeos e confesso que fiquei emocionado pelas experiências vividas por voces e seus queridos gatinhos.
Temos 4 gatos em casa.
Parabenizo o trabalho e todos os esforços de voces nessas viagens exaustivas e dispendiosas!
É fantástico!!
Sinto-me honrado com suas belas impressões à respeito de nosso Brasil, de nosso povo amável, de nossas belezas, de nossas liberdades e tudo o mais.
É dignificante por parte de voces, socialmente e psicològicamente o fato de terem ido visitar a "ROCINHA"!
BELÍSSIMO GESTO!!
Mas, sinceramente, pudesse vir a ser muito risco!!
Pudessem ter feito demonstrações à distância, eventualmente não correndo maiores riscos, não que algo fosse impetrado contra voces, mas tiroteios, por um acaso, acontecessem entre facções e voces corressem riscos!!!
Voces poderiam até correr riscos de morte, encerrando-se toda uma programação internacional de viagens de um casal estrangeiro!!
A atitude de voces é altamente dignificante pelo que sentimo-nos bastante honrados.
Muito obrigado mesmo.
Caso algum dia voces decidam vir a morar no Brasil, como SNOW deixou transparecer no episódio de Paratí, digo-lhes que serão muito benvindos, como também outros tantos estrangeiros que por aqui estão e amam este país maravilhoso.
Temos vários problemas, é verdade, porém as vantagens são muitíssimo maiores as quais justificam demais afirmar que este, realmente, é O MELHOR país do mundo para se viver!
Sol o ano inteiro, paisagens lindíssimas, florestas maravilhosas, variedade enorme de pássaros multicoloridos, água em abundância, comida farta, deliciosa e variadíssima, povo alegre e receptivo, muito a conhecer em um vasto território, não temos guerras, NÃO temos vulcões, furacões violentos, terremotos, tsunamis, tornados, nevascas devastadoras e paralizantes.
Há ocorrências transtornantes mas, perto das vantagens existentes, a diferença torna-se enorme.
Por exemplo, neve no hemisfério norte é sinônimo de desastres e aborrecimentos.
No Brasil, no sul do país, é sinônimo de festas, alegrias, hotéis lotados, sinônimo de turismo!!
Parabéns e ótimas viagens.
Abraços brasileiros!
I am so glad that you made the point of how people all over the world, no matter the reputation of the area they live in, are just doing the same things we as Americans do. We all just want to do right by our families. We all work hard to that. Most of all we are all proud of our cultures and enjoy the company of good friends, a good meal and a beautiful view. We all have more in common than we have differences. Just like there are places in the USA I wouldn't venture for safety sake, it is same in any country. Just always be respectful and listen to the advice of the locals on the places to avoid but also the best places to go and when to go there. Love you guys! Again, as always thank you so much for taking us along on your adventure.
If you're in Rio, why not to visit Petrópolis? It's a imperial city, full of history, very beautiful, pleasant and it's very close to Rio.
What a marvelous, honorable tour you took us on. I could tell by the end you were pretty tired out and just thank you for giving of yourselves to bring us history and present day living in the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. Life is lived so many great ways! Btw, Snow, you danced great. Really swinging those hips after much walking uphill!! Fabulous video. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s hike!
It was an epic day! I was worn out for sure, but it was worth it!
Rio de Janeiro has many hearts, Kurt. The thing I love about my city is the diversity of places and people. I really liked what Snow said in the end of the tour. It shows that you guys try to look beyond the surface
I agree. Brazil is stunning and by far the most diverse country I have visited and one of my favorites as well. In my opinion Rio de Janeiro deserves its standing as one of the cities in the world everyone should visit. Truly unique and colorful.
Guys !!! So thrilled you took me to a favela - have always wanted to (safely) explore one. Beautiful that you also showed us everyday life. The dronescapes are a real eye-opener. Thank you so mucho 🙏🙂❤️💃🌿
Glad you enjoyed it!
I only went into Rocinha once, sixty years ago. I was six. So, although it was no surprise, thank you for updating the image I had in my mind.
However, Rio is multicultural and has different realities. The favela is real, ok. But we also have the traditional suburbs of Zona Norte, the affluent Zona Sul, the ever-growing Barra da Tijuca, and the somehow distant Baixada, all different cultures and realities.
I wish Curt success when climbing the Pedra da Gávea. It must be quite a strenuous hike. (There is another huge monolith facing Pedra da Gávea. It is the Pedra Bonita, where the gliders take off from. The hike to the top is much easier, and you have a beautiful view of Pedra da Gávea). I look forward to following this new adventure and hope the weather is good up there.
É incrível como os estrangeiros são fascinados pelas favelas...desde que fique bem longe dos seus países.
Traficantes empreendedores...autorizam o turismo com motos e ficam com uma parte da grana dos curiosos... só no Brasil...🤦♂
We are not your typical tourists ... Part of our long journey around the world is to learn about different cultures and people. Not just the pretty stuff... All of it. We have visited the communas of Medellin, rural fishing villages in Chile, rural farms of Nicaragua, isolated mountain towns deep in Mexico, indigenous villages in Chiapas,the south side of Chicago, areas of Peru with no refrigeration, the homeless allies of Seattle, the former gorilla towns of El Salvador.... This was not a tourist attraction for us. We truly enjoy sharing with the world how other people live and survive. We also show the hidden gems and unknown beautiful places of the countries we visit.... we never want to offend anyone, but favelas are part of Brazil... Just as much as the Amazon and the beautiful beaches.
The Christ The Redeemer statue is beautiful.
Interesting music and snow can to dance!
The artwork is wonderful! As an artist myself, I really appreciate RioDeJaneiro artists and their works.
Stowe and Kurt, this video was unbelievable! I have loved all of your journeys since I started following you but because I love history of all countries and the culture this tour that you took us on has been amazing. Thank you so very much!
Thanks so much!!
Hi Guys ! Snow thank so much the way you spoke about " Rocinha ". Even for brazilian, favelas are misunderstood. They are a hard working community, like everywhere and anywhere. Enjoy Rio!! I'm always miss that city. Great video.
Our pleasure!
I'm super excited for this video!
Hope you like it!
I have been watching your videos since you started traveling in Central America and have enjoyed them immensely. I will be sorry when you leave the continent. But never fear, I will be with you wherever you travel in the world. This episode was fantastic. Snow, I give you a lot of credit hopping on the bike for the ride up the mountain. Thanks for what you do.
It was crazy fun!!
So great to see Snow effortlessly walking up hill while talking. You look like your in better shape than you were before the heart failure, Snow. Good work 👍
I am!
Snow dancing! What a joy. I agree with you that we need to rethink our view of the „favelas“. I just returned from a few weeks of teaching in a favela-based mental health agency and, oh my, I don‘t know who learned more - the students or myself.
What an amazing experience that must have been for you!!! Thank YOU
I'm supper excited, a new video!
Hope you enjoyed it!
This vlog was out of this world.....so informative,,,,just a great job Snow & Curt
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you for that tour, i loved it😊
Thanks for the interesting tour of Rio!! Great vedio's, 😊
Wow! The tour through Rocinha was fascinating. Great video, thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Favelas are some of the most interesting places ever. I like it very much that you have visited one.
Thank you. We are happy you enjoyed it 😁
You're guys are amazing. Loving your videos and fantastic Brazil.
Thanks so much! 😁😁😁
What an incredible experience!! You two are like ambassadors for the US. I imagine you helped the people you met in the flavela to have a better understanding of Americans as much as you learned about the reality of people in the flavela.
Capoeira is such a beautiful art. A teacher and her family at my youngest son’s middle school were studying it. They gave a performance at the school and it was breathtaking. Their costumes were beautiful.
It was such an incredible day. And, yes, the dance art is amazing!
Amazing Thank-you !!!!
Our pleasure!
I loved your last video a lot but this one tops it! So fascinating to learn about other cultures and see how other people live their lives. You are so respectful and honestly interested the people you talk to and film . Thanks for sharing.
I'm so glad!
Wow, Snow you did it. I'm amazed by your determination to see the neighborhoods.
☺️☺️☺️
Thanks so much for this wonderful favela tour!! That was GREAT!!!
That was the Coolest video!!!!!! Definitely my favorite 😊Thanks guys loved it ❤️ ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Yay! Thank you!
Thank You Simon for taking us through Rio, absolutely amazing, and beautiful!! Christmas the Redeemer was Stunning!!
Glad you enjoyed it
very enjoyable tour ! thanks guys and gal xxoo
Our pleasure!
Thank you Simon and Werk! Amazing video, Snow and Curt!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Footage! So enjoyed your unbiased take on life in a favela. This one and the one before I couldn't take my eyes off of!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I am really enjoying your vlogs! You visit such incredible places! 💖
Glad you like them!
😍 What an ADVENTURE!! So cool!! I’m so jealous!!
It was a day we will never forget. Glad you enjoyed it 😊
What an amazing guide Simon was. That was so wonderful to watch. Thank you for sharing !
Glad you enjoyed it! Simon was great!
So fascinating - thank you both for bringing us with you! Snow, you're a great dancer!😊
Hi Guys, thank you for this video. Love you all and what your doing on your journey.
Thanks for watching!
Nicely done guys, happy to see you having a great experience.
Thanks for tuning in!
I wish you have time to visit the Botanical Gardens and Tijuca National Forest. These are the two parks to see in Rio.
Awesome. One of your best videos yet
Wow Snow and Kurt
What an amazing vlog. You guys keep knocking it out the park! Outstanding! Thank you
Thanks so much!
My fav youtube channel by far!!! Amazing experience
😍
Great tour thank you again, love your travels, have fun climbing the big mountain lol😊
Wow, what a fantastic interesting video, thank you and of course Simon.
As always ❤🇬🇷
Wonderful video. Thank you 🙏
Great work, Snow and Curt! I am a Rio native who’s been living abroad since 1997. This video definitely stirred up some emotions here, and made me homesick. Thanks for sharing and keep on having a blast in my home country!
Glad you enjoyed it!
You guys are so open minded, love it ! 💕
Thank you so much!!
Crazy great content... Documentary quality. Exceptional!
Much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
Love your tour it was amazing it felt so real Thank you
Love you both ❤. Be safe and enjoy your lives 🎉
Outstanding video 💯👍
Great video! Your content has been amazing! Learn so much about other cultures/countries
Thank you so much!
Wow you guys have some balls to go up in that district. I could and would never. But, I loved seeing it through your eyes. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it... It was a day we will never forget
The last 2 videos have been so interesting and informative. Curt , I'm anxiously waiting to see you on your hike. Till next video stay safe and have a good time.
Thanks for being so respectuful and kind depicting our country! Lots of love!
Thank you. You have a beautiful country.
@@SnowAndCurt true! ❤
Snow and Curt, I don’t even know what to say, I can’t believe the climbing you are able to do Snow, it is amazing to see. Simon was an exceptional tour guide and the show those young guys put on, and Snow dancing with them…my gosh, so cool! I would love to be standing up there seeing Christ the Redeemer, it must have been amazing even in the sea of people. I love how you both honour different cultures and see the good in people, it is evident that that is what is in your hearts! Fantastic video!💕🇨🇦
Thank you for the kind words!
I love this video! It is so informative and thank you for sharing places that we would never be able to see or visit.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Snow and curt, you guys are amazing .I love watching your videos. ❤❤
Thank you so much!
Wow…..so interesting……wonderful video!! Having Simon as your guide really brought the favelas to light. Loved all the amazing views, the people, the history, the bikers, the food and the scary narrow passageways. Thanks very much, Curt and Snow! 😍🥰😍🥰😍
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi Snow and Curt thanks for sharing
Our pleasure!
Incredible video! I absolutely loved it
Thank you so much!
Vocês são incríveis! Parabéns 🎉😊
Oh my! What an interesting tour! Thank you for taking us along. Snow, I hope you get some rest after that adventure! You were a real trooper considering your knee pain and the hills and stairways.. I hope that's let up.
I enjoy going with you in your travels. It's almost as much fun as being there!
Best regards always!
Awesome video! Thank you for taking us to all of those places. Awesome tour guides for sure! What a cultural experience. Thank you!
What
Our pleasure!
Epic tour! Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
This was fantastic!! Thanks so much for the tour. Shows just money does not make happy people.
So true!
I live near Rocinha, it's not a dangerous favela as you could see. It is a community made up of many immigrants from the northeast of Brazil who came to try their luck in Rio. Pedra da Gavea is the most incredible place in Rio and as far as I know it is the largest seaside monolith on the planet. Don't forget to hang glider or paraglide.
Mestre Alvaro in Espirito Santo is the tallest monolith in the Brazilian coast, it was considered the tallest place in Brazil until the discovery of Pico da Bandeira that is also located in Espirito Santo (90% of it). Yes I know that Pico da bandeira is not the tallest peak in Brazil anymore, but it is the only one 100% in Brazil and not shared with other countries!!!
Cidadão, favela não é uma comunidade feita de nordestinos. Vai se educar. Já assistiu o filme orfeu negro? Foi feito no Rio dos anos 50. Vai ver lá se favela era feita de nordestinos. Migração ocorreu nos anos 70. Favelas no Rio hoje são constituídas de cariocas e gente do Brasil todo.
@@jorgerio6888 o cara é cheio de informações erradas mano, liga não!
@@jorgerio6888 Vc tem dificuldade de cognição, só pode. Em algum momento falei das origens da comunidade? Não me parece que o casal em nenhum momento abordou as origens da Rocinha. No mais, assisti Orfeu Negro sim. Da década de 50 para cá mudou muita coisa, como vc mesmo salientou. Não afirmei que a Rocinha é composta exclusivamente de nordestinos.
Sua informação está errada
Thank you for sharing ❤😊
You are so welcome
Yet another GREAT video.
Thanks again!
That was fantastic. Respectful, fun, fascinating. Thank you!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow. Such an educational and entertaining tour… thanks for bringing me along.
Glad you enjoyed it
This was a fascinating video, the way the people carved out lives for themselves on a vertical space was so cool, everyone strives to have a home of their own,it is natural desire over the world to do this.
Wow! This was fascinating and enlightening.
awesome, amazing and exciting ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉 good stuff , thanks 🎉😂😂😂
Glad you enjoyed it
My favorite things about your videos are learning about regional history and unique businesses. Amazing video! 🌍
Glad you like them!
Awesome! Thank you!
very well done guys thank you
Good video and I appreciate the video. I also want to say good for Snow looking fit and walking through Brazil as well. It was good to see you two go in and learn about the favelas and talking with the people. Thank you both guys..
So I had to finish this after I got home. What fun! I love watching the joy and friendship you show everyone you meet. I held my breath with all the climbing that Snow did. I bet you were tired when you got home. What a wonderful in bassador you would make Snow. I thoroughly enjoyed going along with you in your journey. ❤ Be blessed!
It was quite a day for sure! I was pretty worn out, but it was worth it. And after a day of rest, I'm good to go!
Gostei do vídeo 👏
Glad you liked it 😊
You both gave us viewers an EXCEPTIONAL tour of Rio ...... Totally AMAZING !!! "We thank you'" and Simon, as well.. for his knowledge of the city, and the people .... GREAT video !!!!!!!
Love works art. Love your attitudes. Love hearing about the history. Thanks so much, folks. Love you. ❤
Our pleasure!
great video, Rio is on my bucket list
You should!
It's so good!
Absolutely amazing, thank you!
You're very welcome!
Thanks for share beautiful pepople and beautiful pictures ❤
Our pleasure!
Thank you so much. I have enjoyed every moment of this delightful and enlightening video
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you'all so much for sharing your journey. Packing our luggage to visit my family in Brazil this month. Howdy from New Orleans guys. Be safe and much love!
Our pleasure!
Oh my gracious! What a fantastic video. Thank you so much for sharing your travels. The video AND commentary are spectacular! I wish I could drag my little old lady self along with you on your journey - and these videos allow me to “almost” do that.
Superb video. Simon and his company were awesome. Loved the Favela and your coverage of it. Snow, what a hike eh? Whew, rest up. Loved your dancing. You can no longer say, " I can't dance." Good luck tomorrow Curt. Be careful one of my friends was attacked on a hike in Guatemala.. Read up on the safety.
Many thanks!
You say that as if the USA is the safest country in the world and there are no crazy, psychopathic people who go around attacking others. Well, from what I know, in the USA, anyone can have a gun and that's why so many people go into schools, cinemas, churches, etc. and go around killing everyone. The evil of North Americans is thinking that their country is the best in the world. It's not knowing anything about other cultures. You are intellectually alienated. Your friend was attacked in Guatemala. You say this as if there is no danger and crime in the USA. Please spare me.