In the ten days I spent traveling through Brazil, the afternoon I spent with Alex stays with me as one of the fondest memories of the entire trip; from the first pick-up on a motorcycle taxi to the incredible lunch and spectacular views from his favela, I saw a side of Rio that would have been absolutely impossible without Alex. Everything was handled with a fantastic feeling of spontaneity without ever feeling unsafe. Alex has an amazing story and is truly an ingratiated member his community - if you are looking to see an even more beautiful side of Rio, you want to spend a couple hours with him.