Vidigal (favela)

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Vidigal, a Rio de Janeiro favela. The tall building to the right is the Sheraton Rio luxury hotel.
Vidigal, a Rio de Janeiro favela. The tall building to the right is the Sheraton Rio luxury hotel.

Vidigal is a favela in Rio de Janeiro. It is located in the South Zone of Rio, between Leblon and São Conrado neighborhoods (22°59′37″S 43°14′33″W / -22.993663, -43.242486 (Vidigal)). The favela is placed on the base of "Morro Dois Irmãos", having a beautiful view of Ipanema Beach and Ilhas Cagarras. Morro Dois Irmãos has served as inspiration for a song by Chico Buarque [1].

Vidigal at night
Vidigal at night
Morro Dois Irmãos to the right, Sheraton Rio Luxury Hotel in the center and Vidigal to the left.
Morro Dois Irmãos to the right, Sheraton Rio Luxury Hotel in the center and Vidigal to the left.