Neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Rocinha
Rocinha is a favela, located in Rio de Janeiro's South Zone between the districts of São Conrado and Gávea.
Rocinha is built on a steep hillside overlooking Rio de Janeiro and is located about one kilometre (0.62 mi) from a nearby beach. Most of the favela is on a very steep hill, with many trees surrounding it. Around 72,000 people live in Rocinha, making it the most populous favela in Rio de Janeiro.
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