Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro
Vidigal | |
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Neighborhood | |
Aerial photo of Vidigal | |
Vidigal Vidigal Location in Rio de Janeiro | |
Coordinates: 22°59′41″S 43°14′19″W / 22.99472°S 43.23861°WCoordinates: 22°59′41″S 43°14′19″W / 22.99472°S 43.23861°W | |
Country | Brazil |
State | Rio de Janeiro (RJ) |
Municipality/City | Rio de Janeiro |
Zone | South Zone |
Vidigal is a neighborhood and also a favela in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Geography
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]
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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