A Day in Rio: My Real-Talk Review of the 2025 ‘Tour 4’ Adventure

A Day in Rio: My Real-Talk Review of the 2025 ‘Tour 4’ Adventure So, you’re planning a trip to Rio de Janeiro, and honestly, the list of ‘must-sees’ is, like, a little bit overwhelming, you know? Actually, picking what to do with your limited time can feel like a massive task. That is that feeling I had, as a matter of fact, before I stumbled upon this packed eight-hour day trip called ‘Tour 4’. I mean, it promised Sugar Loaf, the famous Botanical Garden, a look inside a favela, and then a trip to the city’s far-out western beaches. Honestly, …

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Rio Favela Tour 2025: My Honest Thoughts

Rio Favela Tour 2025: My Honest Thoughts So, a lot of people have, you know, very fixed ideas about what a favela is, and honestly, I was one of them for a little while. The word itself brings up so many images from movies and news reports that, to be honest, it’s hard to see past them. That is that, I felt my trip to Rio wouldn’t be complete without seeing a different side of the city, like, away from the famous beaches and statues. This is pretty much my look back at the 2025 Rio Favela Tour, just my …

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