Once notorious no-go areas, Rio's sprawling favelas are now drawing more tourists than some of its most famous monuments. But is visiting safe and ethical?

Before Miley's twerking took America by storm last year, a similar phenomenon went mainstream in Brazil years ago. Though historically neglected by the government, there has been a systemic campaign ...

*I'm unsurprised to learn that there are actual clubs – two of 'em, apparently, in Paris and London – called "Favela Chic." *They're ten years old. They look gratifyingly cute and creative, too, like ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Brazil’s favelas have emerged as an unusual tourist destination. While the country has long been known for iconic attractions ...

Houston Center for Contemporary Craft will present “All You Can Eat,” a solo exhibition by mixed-media artist Justin Favela. Featuring larger-than-life piñatas depicting a visual feast of Tex-Mex ...

More murders happen in Brazil than in almost every other country on earth, most of them in favelas like the Alemao in Rio de Janeiro. The slum spreads over the hills west of the city’s main airport ...

As travel culture shifts toward immersive and meaningful experiences, Brazil’s favelas are emerging as unexpected tourist ...