The Olympics this year has showcased the natural beauty of Rio—its sprawling coastline and precipitous, wooded hills, one topped with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. But what does life look like beyond the Olympic stadiums and sandy beaches? What is the experience of actual citizens of Rio? Their daily route through the world, their adventures, and ambitions?

This void is where Google has stepped in with a new platform, Rio: Beyond the Map. Using 360-degree video, plus interviews and narration in Portuguese and English, the project brings to light the lives of a handful of dynamic citizens of the favelas, Rio’s dense network of shanty settlements. Between its captivating imagery and intriguing narrative, it’s a project that has widened our view of the Brazilian metropolis in more ways than one.

Hop on a moto, and take in the view. You’re in for a ride.

The Olympics this year has showcased the natural beauty of Rio—its sprawling coastline and precipitous, wooded hills, one topped with the iconic statue of Christ the Redeemer. But what does life look like beyond the Olympic stadiums and sandy beaches? What is the experience of actual citizens of Rio? Their daily route through the world, their adventures, and ambitions?

This void is where Google has stepped in with a new platform, Rio: Beyond the Map. Using 360-degree video, plus interviews and narration in Portuguese and English, the project brings to light the lives of a handful of dynamic citizens of the favelas, Rio’s dense network of shanty settlements. Between its captivating imagery and intriguing narrative, it’s a project that has widened our view of the Brazilian metropolis in more ways than one.

Hop on a moto, and take in the view. You’re in for a ride.