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A city with a view: How Rio is gearing up for Olympics guests

Updated On May 04, 2016 07:35 PM IST
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Hostels in a few of Rio’s more than 1,000 slums will serve as a cheap housing alternative for the more adventurous among the estimated 500,000 foreign tourists expected to arrive for the Olympics in August. A woman sits on a terrace at Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 16, 2016. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Hostels in a few of Rio’s more than 1,000 slums will serve as a cheap housing alternative for the more adventurous among the estimated 500,000 foreign tourists expected to arrive for the Olympics in August. A woman sits on a terrace at Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, April 16, 2016. (REUTERS)

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The establishments also open up the rich culture of the city’s shantytowns for travellers, giving them a glimpse into once ‘no-go’ areas where about one-fifth of Rio’s population lives. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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The establishments also open up the rich culture of the city’s shantytowns for travellers, giving them a glimpse into once ‘no-go’ areas where about one-fifth of Rio’s population lives. (REUTERS)

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Favelas are slums in Brazil, which first appeared in the late 19th century and were built by Brazilian soldiers who had nowhere to live. Solange, a worker in the city’s Pousada Favelinha hostel, returns to the hostel. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Favelas are slums in Brazil, which first appeared in the late 19th century and were built by Brazilian soldiers who had nowhere to live. Solange, a worker in the city’s Pousada Favelinha hostel, returns to the hostel. (REUTERS)

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Some of the first settlements were where former slaves with no land or work stayed. Over time, former black slaves moved in. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Some of the first settlements were where former slaves with no land or work stayed. Over time, former black slaves moved in. (REUTERS)

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A guest relaxes with the The Sugar Loaf mountain in the background at Pousada Favelinha (Little favela) hostel. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A guest relaxes with the The Sugar Loaf mountain in the background at Pousada Favelinha (Little favela) hostel. (REUTERS)

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Most modern favelas appeared post 1970s when Brazil witnessed a huge rural exodus. A man is reflected in a mirror in a room at Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Most modern favelas appeared post 1970s when Brazil witnessed a huge rural exodus. A man is reflected in a mirror in a room at Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela. (REUTERS)

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As per a 2011 census, in 2010, about 6 per cent of Brazil’s population lived in favelas. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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As per a 2011 census, in 2010, about 6 per cent of Brazil’s population lived in favelas. (REUTERS)

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While many Rio favelas are still ruled by drug traffickers or by organized crime groups called milicias (militias), all favelas in Rio’s South Zone and some favelas in the North Zone are now managed by the country’s Pacifying Police Units. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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While many Rio favelas are still ruled by drug traffickers or by organized crime groups called milicias (militias), all favelas in Rio’s South Zone and some favelas in the North Zone are now managed by the country’s Pacifying Police Units. (REUTERS)

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A worker at Pousada Favelinha hostel prepares a room. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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A worker at Pousada Favelinha hostel prepares a room. (REUTERS)

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Favelas are popular for their culture and way of life with music playing an important role. Popular types of music include funk, hip-hop and Samba. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Favelas are popular for their culture and way of life with music playing an important role. Popular types of music include funk, hip-hop and Samba. (REUTERS)

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Houses are seen through a window of Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Houses are seen through a window of Tiki hostel in Cantagalo favela. (REUTERS)

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In recent times, there has been a growing interest in favelas as tourist locations. Ligia, the owner of Pousada Favela Cantagalo hostel, poses for a photograph near her hostel. (REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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In recent times, there has been a growing interest in favelas as tourist locations. Ligia, the owner of Pousada Favela Cantagalo hostel, poses for a photograph near her hostel. (REUTERS)

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