Favela (Portuguese: [faˈvɛlɐ]) is an umbrella name for several types of impoverished neighborhoods in Brazil.

Jan 16, 2026 · A favela is an informal urban settlement in Brazil built without oversight from public authorities and typically located within or on the outskirts of large cities, especially Rio de Janeiro …

Mar 10, 2025 · Scattered throughout Brazil are built-up communities known as favelas. These towns, principally found on the outskirts of large cities like Rio de Janeiro or Sao Paulo, are settlements …

Mar 15, 2023 · Case in point: favelas are more dangerous than the rest of the city, but they're also creative and cultural hubs of the country, producing the best sambistas, rappers and funkeiros, along …

Nov 10, 2025 · The term “favela” typically refers to informal settlements in Brazil, primarily found in urban areas. These are communities that often arise in places where traditional housing is …

Oct 8, 2025 · Born from exclusion, Brazil’s favelas are cities within the city—danger and creativity together. How they began, why pacification failed, what works.

Aug 21, 2025 · We take a look into the history of Rio de Janeiro's infamous favelas, and get to grips with why they are there and which ones are safest for tourists.

Jan 3, 2025 · Favelas are informal settlements in Brazil, often found on the outskirts of major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. These communities emerged due to rapid urbanization and a lack of …

Dec 7, 2015 · In the IBGE’s sociogeographic definition, favelas and the like are forms of “irregular occupation of public or private land, characterized by an irregular urban pattern, lack of essential …

3 days ago · From Rio’s favelas to education leadership, 27-year-old Salvino Oliveira is using technology and public education to open new pathways for Brazil’s low-income youth.