Discover The Second Largest Favela Of São Paulo & Its Brilliant Artists –Private

Get to know the authentic side of Sao Paulo with a tour through Paraisópolis slum and get a unique insight into the vibrant spirit of its people, especially its veritable artists.

Following pick-up at your place, we drive to the favela that lives about 100 thous people. Stop at the headquarters of the Community Association and get to know its history and main projects. Visit the radio studio and chat with local residents.

Next, arrive at the Berbéla mechanical shop and admire his art made out of discarded metal scraps that is given life to all sorts of forms.

Go to the house of the sculptor Estevão, known as Gaudí of Paraisópolis. Enter his stone house, full of accessories such as cups, saucers and dishes, which are part of the structure of the house and give us sense of fantasy.

Get an insider perspective walking through the maze-like network alleys and streets until reach the Palmeirinha soccer field, the first library created within the community and a Ballet Project.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

The tour starts at the Community Association Office. Visitors will learn about the community’s history, the foundation of the “Community Association” and its main projects.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Then, visitors will be led to the community radio studio to watch a live show and meet some community speakers. (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Pay a visit to Berbéla and his mechanical workshop, a great plastic artist and community resident. Berbéla builds his works of art from automotive parts such as metal scraps and chemical wastes, giving life to all sorts of material discarded in his workshop. He makes pieces of artwork that few can argue about his talents. 

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Go to the house of the sculptor Estevão, also known as “Gaudí of Paraisópolis”. Once there, visitors will be able to enter a beautiful stone house, full of accessories and common objects such as cups, saucers and dishes, which are part of the structure of the house, giving it charm and a sense of fantasy for the visitors.

Go on an adventure through openings and gaps to reach the viewpoint, and appreciate the stunning contrasting scenery of favela across the fancy area of Morumbi neighborhood.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Visitors will walk throughout the community narrow alleyways reaching the Palmeirinha’s football field, and perhaps catch a class of the students of the project "Rugby For All". (the itinerary may be different depending on the date and time of the tour)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Go on to see Luciana’s alley and continue on to “BECEI Library”, which is the 1st library created within a community.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

Walk through narrow streets of the center Paraisopolis heading to Paraisópolis Ballet Project. Meet the director and dancer Mônica Tarragó, who will present the project and get visitors to watch a little of the class and meet some students.


Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paraisópolis, São Paulo - SP, Brazil

After all that, visitors may want to have a superb typical Brazilian food at the charming “Bistro Mãos de Maria” on the rooftop of the community association headquarters in the Favela. (not included in the tour price)

Duration: 40 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Infant seats available"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Duration: 5 Hours
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
PICK-UP INFORMATION:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best pick-up point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do pick-ups in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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DROP-OFF INSTRUCTIONS:
• Wherever place you specify at the time of the booking. As it’s a private tour, you choose the best drop-off point that suits your needs as long as it's within the city of São Paulo limits or its greater area.
• We DO NOT do drop-offs in the countryside or coastal area of the state of São Paulo.
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AIRPORTS ARRIVAL INSTRUCTIONS:
• Once you have arrived at the airport there will be a member of our staff waiting for you at the arrivals area holding a clear sign with your name on it, they will then escort you to your waiting private transfer vehicle.
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HOTEL PICK-UP INSTRUCTIONS:
• As soon as the driver or tour guide arrives at your hotel, they get the front desk to call you in the room in case you are not at the lobby.

Airports

• Guarulhos Intl Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil
• Congonhas Airport, Sao Paulo, State of Sao Paulo Brazil

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Transport by fully-equipped vehicle.
• Professional licensed private tour guide and local community monitor.
• Private driver for groups bigger 4 people, otherwise the guide drives the vehicle themselves.
• VAT, all taxes, handling charges, parking fees stops and airport Greet & Meet service.
• Hotels and airports pickup and drop-off. (Within São Paulo and its greater area limits)

Not Included

• Food and drinks.
• Gratuities (optional)

Facilities