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Sustainable travel in rio de janeiro s favela favela experience vidigal rio de janeiro
Vidigal is a neighborhood and also a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Contents
- Sustainable travel in rio de janeiro s favela favela experience vidigal rio de janeiro
- Map of Vidigal Rio de Janeiro State of Rio de Janeiro Brazil
- Geography
- Morro Dois Irmos
- References
Map of Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro - State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Geography
Vidigal overlooks Ipanema Beach (Portuguese: Praia de Ipanema) and Ilhas Cagarras. It is located in the South Zone of Rio, between Leblon and São Conrado neighborhoods.
In November 2011, Vidigal and its neighboring community, Rocinha, were pacified by the Pacifying Police Unit.
Morro Dois Irmãos
The Vidigal favela is located at the base of "Morro Dois Irmãos" (English: Two Brothers Hill). Morro Dois Irmãos has served as inspiration for a song by Chico Buarque.
References
Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA