Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro

Vidigal
Neighborhood

Aerial photo of Vidigal
Vidigal

Location in Rio de Janeiro

Coordinates: 22°59′41″S 43°14′19″W / 22.99472°S 43.23861°W / -22.99472; -43.23861Coordinates: 22°59′41″S 43°14′19″W / 22.99472°S 43.23861°W / -22.99472; -43.23861
Country  Brazil
State Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Municipality/City Rio de Janeiro
Zone South Zone
Vidigal, a Rio de Janeiro favela. The tall building to the right is the Sheraton Rio luxury hotel.

Vidigal is a neighborhood and also a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Geography

Aerial view of Vidigal

Vidigal overlooks Ipanema Beach (Portuguese: Praia de Ipanema) and Ilhas Cagarras. It is located in the South Zone of Rio, between Leblon and São Conrado neighborhoods.


In November 2011, Vidigal and its neighboring community, Rocinha were pacified by the Pacifying Police Unit.[1]

Vidigal at night

Morro Dois Irmãos

The Vidigal favela is located at the base of "Morro Dois Irmãos" (English: Two Brothers Hill). Morro Dois Irmãos has served as inspiration for a song by Chico Buarque.[2]

References

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