About us
Our purpose
We're here to create positive change through the joy of travel.
We're here to create positive change through the joy of travel.
That's our mission. Because done right, we believe that travel can be a force for good.
Since 2011, we've been about giving back and running our tours in a way that respects local people and places.
When you travel with us, you'll quickly understand our tours are about more than good views and great times. They're about connecting to the places we go, the people we meet along the way, and the communities at the heart of every Favela Experience tour.
Our impact
Place and the planet
We travel with respect for the communities we visit and the environment around them, from the trails of Tijuca Forest to the rooftops of Vidigal.
Since 2011, we've aspired to lead in regenerative favela tourism. Our Scorecard 2.0 protocols mandate zero-waste operations and reforestation contributions on every tour.
People and communities
We think globally, act locally, and engage personally. A community-based collective: locally-born guides leading every tour, resident hosts shaping every experience.
From homestays to grassroots community-led projects, we keep the economic benefits of travel where they belong.
We're a Scorecard 2.0 certified operator
What it means to be Scorecard 2.0
We've always been about balancing purpose and profit. Our internal ESG audit framework, Scorecard 2.0, certifies our commitment to using business as a force for good.
An internal stamp of approval on the work we're doing and the impact we're making, across revenue retention, resident sentiment, environment, and stereotype-breaking outcomes.
Our partnership is doing good
How Favela Inc. supports the community
For over a decade, Favela Inc., the NGO that originally incubated Favela Experience, has given travellers a chance to make a bigger impact. We've supported community projects, grassroots organizations, and resident-led businesses across Rio.
Every tour booking pays local guides and hosts, and supports our community-partner network on the ground.