Tourist perception on slum tourism in Rio de Janeiro
Tourist perception on slum tourism in Rio de Janeiro

Summary/Abstract: This study analyses tourists’ comments provided by visitors whoparticipated in guided tours to the pacified favelas of Rio de Janeiro, specificallyRocinha, Santa Marta, Vidigal, Cantagalo, Pavão-Pavãozinho, and BabilôniaChapéu Mangueira, as documented on the TripAdvisor platform. The primaryobjective is to examine the motivations underlying tourists’ visits, including theappeal of exploring areas perceived as risky, the curiosity to observe the livingconditions of socioeconomically disadvantaged communities, social motivations,and the pursuit of photographic viewpoints overlooking the city’s hills. In addition, the study explores visitors’ emotional and psychological responses whenconfronted with the realities of life in Rio de Janeiro, widely known as the “CidadeMaravilhosa” (Wonderful City). The analysis investigates tourists’ perceptionsand experiences during these guided tours, aiming to identify the main experiential dimensions and the emotional impact associated with engagement in thesocio-cultural dynamics of favela communities.

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