Vidigal, Rio de Janeiro explained

Vidigal
Settlement Type:Neighborhood
Pushpin Map:Brazil Rio de Janeiro#Brazil
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Rio de Janeiro
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Brazil
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Rio de Janeiro (RJ)
Subdivision Type2:Municipality/City
Subdivision Name2:Rio de Janeiro
Subdivision Type3:Zone
Subdivision Name3:South Zone
Coordinates:-22.9947°N -43.2386°W

Vidigal is a neighborhood and 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.

Morro Dois Irmãos

The Vidigal favela is located at the base of ("Two Brothers Hill"), which inspired a song by Chico Buarque.[1]

is also the location of a very frequented and sought-after Two Brothers trail .[2] To complete this hike, one would travel to Vidigal. At the base, near Praça do Vidigal, visitors may choose to ride to the Vila Olímpica soccer field (the entrance for the hike) by Kombi van or on the moto-taxis. There are two viewpoints in this hike before reaching the final destination of the peak. From the first, you will be able to see Rocinha, which is the largest favela in Latin America, and a clear view of Pedra da Gávea. From the second, you are able to see Serra da Carioca, Gávea, Corcovado (where Christ the Redeemer stands tall), and Pedra Bonita. Upon reaching the highest peak of the Morro Dois Irmãos you are able to see all of South Zone (Zona Sul) ranging from Botafogo to Leblon, including a view of Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon (Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas).

Crime

In November 2011, Vidigal and its neighboring community, Rocinha, were pacified by the Pacifying Police Unit.[3]

In September 2017, a so-called coup d'état took place in Rocinha which saw its criminal control shift from ADA to CV (or Red Command).[4]

As of December 2017, and through December 2020, Vidigal is a completely transformed favela, for the worse, where it is not uncommon to hear daily heavy arms fire and even see criminals carrying machine-guns on the main street, Av. Presidente João Goulart at all times of day. In 2020, at times there were gun battles[5] between the military police and drug traffickers.[6] [7] [8] [9]

In popular culture

In cinema

In literature

Notes and References

  1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUK6Zeem8w "Morro Dois Irmãos" song by Chico Buarque
  2. News: Dois Irmãos - eTrilhas - Encontre trilhas para sua aventura e conecte-se com guias profissionais.. eTrilhas. 1 December 2018. pt-br.
  3. Web site: Operação 'Choque de Paz' toma Favela da Rocinha - Brasil .
  4. Web site: Disputa pelo poder coloca Rocinha em guerra. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170919153801/https://www.brasil247.com/pt/247/rio247/317964/Disputa-pelo-poder-coloca-Rocinha-em-guerra.htm. 19 September 2017.
  5. Web site: RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]]. 1 January 2021. noticias.uol.com.br. pt-br.
  6. Web site: RJ: homem é baleado em tiroteio entre policiais e traficantes no Vidigal [29/07/2020]]. 2022-02-16. noticias.uol.com.br. pt-br.
  7. Web site: Moradores relatam tiroteio no Vidigal; PM afirma que UPP foi atacada. 3 November 2020. 1 January 2021. G1. pt-br.
  8. Web site: MPRJ denuncia PMs por morte de 4 pessoas no Vidigal, na Zona Sul do Rio. 21 December 2020. 1 January 2021. G1. pt-br.
  9. Web site: Trabalhador morto no Vidigal durante operação da PM é enterrado neste domingo. 19 January 2020. 1 January 2021. G1. pt-br.
  10. News: pt. Rio eu te amo. Veja. 25 January 2014. 20 July 2024.
  11. language=pt |url = https://heloisatolipan.com.br/arte/a-frente-fria-que-a-chuva-traz-leva-jovens-ricos-a-favela-e-levanta-questoes-sobre-o-distanciamento-entre-os-dois-mundos| title = A FRENTE FRIA QUE A CHUVA TRAZ” LEVA JOVENS RICOS À FAVELA E LEVANTA QUESTÕES SOBRE O DISTANCIAMENTO ENTRE OS DOIS MUNDOS| website = Heloisa Tolipan| date = 7 October 2015| accessdate = 6 August 2024
  12. News: pt. Filmado no Morro do Vidigal, o longa 'Mundo novo' estreia dia 29. O Globo. 26 February 2021. 1 June 2024.
  13. News: pt. A Festa de Léo. 47a Mostra. 20 July 2024.
  14. language=pt|author=| url = https://www.amazon.com.br/Hist%C3%B3rias-do-Vidigal-Olavo-Wyszomirski/dp/8566464761| title = Histórias do Vidigal por Olavo Wyszomirski | website = Amazon.com.br| date = | accessdate = 20 July 2024