Life Inside The Slums of São Paulo 🇧🇷 - Into The Hood 

Mate, don’t know if you’re gonna read this and if you’ll remember me. I’m the asian bloke that spoke to you just as we stepped out of the airplane in Sao Paulo. What you’ve done here is far beyond a doco on Jaçanã. You gave these people something they never get, recognition. Someone from the outside that sees them for who they are and not for where they live. I can guarantee this is one of the few times they met someone who just trusted them with a camera, spoke to them eye to eye, to the point the language barrier didn’t get in the way. Glad you didn’t cut short the soccer match, to them be seen by the world doing something they love meant the world. God bless you.

It was an honor to welcome you here to the community my brother God bless your life greatly come back we will welcome you with open arms God bless your life greatly you really are a man 🙌❤️‍🔥🙏

Man, they don't have much these kids but look at the smile on all their faces. They have something so special that I think in this society has lost - connection, community and belonging. This was one of my fav episodes. Thank you for sharing this Spanian.

That woman you spoke to deserves so much more her heart is so pure

I am from Sao Paulo and this is exactly how life in the favelas... this was probably one of the best episodes I have ever watched in this channel...

I'm Living in Australia for about 5 Years so far and I'm from São Paulo and also I came from a place like this, but different Neighborhood, different place, but same problem. I've worked very hard to save money to come here and I'm really grateful because now I can support my mom, without this opportunity my life could be different in Brazil!!!

Spanian is quickly becoming my favorite travel youtuber, fantastic quality here

Spani e James sejam sempre bem vindos aqui no Brasil. São Paulo. Todos aqui ficamos muito felizes com a visita de vocês. Venham sempre que quiserem. Jaçanã agora e a segunda casa de vocês ❤❤❤.

This is by far one of the best Into the Hood videos you've made. Such a dangerous place but the children were so happy and innocent. It's amazing what God can do to change people's lives. Thank you so much for making this content. ❤

these south american hoods making australia look like paradise

Spanian putting his safety on the line to show the world 🌍 his content 💯

Seeing the coach advise those kids to stay on the right path was so touching. They had some proper skills and hope some of them realise their dreams and make it big some day! Maybe they'll remember their first time in front of a camera, held by some Aussie bloke.....

As a child growing up in England I loved football and I always loved Brasil. Roberto Carlos, Cafu, Dunga, Rivaldo, Emerson and of course R9 (the real Ronaldo) I was always intrigued by the Brazilian style of play and the stories I heard about them growing up in poor places spending their lives playing football in the streets. Watching this made me appreciate my life so much more and it made me wish I could go and help these people. I will try not to complain as much in future. You really opened my eyes with this video Spanian, I’d say it’s the best video you’ve ever done to date.

Great video, im from Argentina and the situation here is not very far from what you see in brazil. Its great to have someone like you to show this to the world- much love.

Mate, you're an absolute true legend! Frenchie here who's been living in Melbourne for over 14 years. The way you've been showing the world has been nothing short of being mesmerising. Jesus is King Brother

Another 57 minutes to enjoy, thanks for the great uploads my man

I haven't missed a video in 2 years, and I have to say, this one is the rawest and most heart felt yet. What a community to welcome you unannounced, those kids bought joy to my heart, it was just so real and honest. Keep this up, your doing things that no one else is doing and its all quality. 😊

After travelling through Brazil for 9 months in total, I felt and saw a lot of heartache for the people of the country, those in the favelas I mostly. However in my experiences they are the kindest, most humble, happy & giving people you will meet, thanks for shining a light on their struggles, yet they always still have faith in God, gratitude & hope. This country will always hold a very special place in my heart. 🇧🇷🙏🏼💚… God bless them all. Thanks Spaniard, full respect right here! It has to be seen to be believed & appreciated. 💚💙💛

I am brazilian from São Paulo and I'm an 100% sure Aus is a paradise no matter which situation. Jaçana is not as dangerous as Paraisopolis, Heliopolis and others. I love to see Spanian came to my home country to show a bit if ours culture and cousins, but I wish one day, he would comeback and show goodness of it as well. Thanks Spanian.

Dang it's kinda crazy the impact the reach that just a guy with a camera can have, capturing an area that seems otherworldly to many of us

As soon as I heard his guide was called "mano" I knew he was in good hands.

I’m currently suffering from addiction and depression, this episode, honestly gave me hope.

Brazil: kids got nothing but they're happy Australia: kids got everything but are suffering w depression 😂

HONESTLY IVE SEEN SOME SERIOUS DOCUMENTARIES OVER THE YEARS AND THIS GUY HAS BALLS OF STEEL!

It makes you realise how lucky and fortunate some of us are. When Spanian was checking out the new settlement and block of land seeing those houses built and being so small blew my mind. Countries that have heaps of love and minimalistic views on life when literally they have nothing.

Even in such hardship, these people have big hearts and kind souls. Beautiful people.

This was beautiful Span' , I'm from South Africa and we have basically the same struggles as Brazil. This people has beautiful hearts and they are so happy and I pray that God May Bless them with much more. God Bless you Span'

This may be your best tour yet, mate. The positive attitude you bring, and the love of Jesus is huge. Much love and respect, bro 👊 Watching from the Pacific NW Canada 🇨🇦

OK I've been to Brazil and Sao Paolo, there is no way I'd have gone where he is now, will give him kudos for the huge knackers doing this...

I have the utmost respect for you showing the places you travel in such a raw and realistic manner. Always waiting for that new in the hood upload, absolutely killer as always 👌

Funny thing about Brazil is the homes with the best views seem to all be in the favelas. The views from Rocinha in Rio are absolutely breathtaking.

This guy is an inspiration for me! I'm currently trying to end my drug addiction. Late at night when I can't sleep and im thinking about using, often I turn to a Spanian video for an alternative.

Both heart breaking and heart warming at the same time. Big respect to Spanian!!

You know a true hood . Thanks for taking your time bro Brazil is not for amateurs . And you brought light into the lives of these people that will that about this moments for ever ! God bless you

One of, if not THE, best into the hoods! Reminds me of my trip to a part of South Africa. Kids there where happier and more polite than any of the little fucks back home! Great work, Spanian!

This series is getting better and better with each video Span. They are so inspiring and eye-opening for us. Thank you

Brazilians are beautiful people , hearts of gold

The best in to the hood you’ve ever done…you’re probably the best vlogger out there, kudos to you bud!!!!

Amazing episode Spanian. Back in the day when I played Futsal indoor Soccer we had a Brazilian coach who we invited to come and coach our Victorian team from Brazil. I remember talking to him about life in Brazil and this episode reminded me of that chat. Just incredible to see these kids in Brazil the way they live and play soccer and become champions. I thing he told me that I never got out of my head was that the kids in some areas didn’t have soccer balls so each kid will bring a pair of socks and roll all the socks up into one ball. Broke my heart listening to my Brazilian coach with some of the stories he told me. Brought back memories thanks Spanian keep up the good work brother.

I've been so fascinated by Brazil for a long time, it's a country that has the most beautiful spirit 🥺 grateful to have seen this

It's the people living with near to nothing that have the humblest of hearts. Thank you to the people of Brazil for opening your world 🌎for us to see. Great content Spanian 👌🏾 I live in a bad suburb of Darwin Australia but seeing these places makes me realise how lucky we are. The young soccer kids and coaches are inspirational. Where world champions are born and created, much love to you all, dream big kids.

Doing the lords work! How blessed the world is to have you sharing the experiences of different lives around the world. Keep up the amazing content

This is the best video you've uploaded Spanian. Amazing job

Couple things I took from watching this video was 1st no matter the situation these kids and people live in, the presence of our lord and saviour is still there 🙏🏽 and 2nd although they are living in very poor slums which is a lot more dangerous than our hoods in Australia, England or America the love is real and very much alive in these communities and the kids are not consumed by phones, tablets, tv’s etc! Solid episode uso 🔥🙌🏽

Bro, I can’t believe you were in São Paulo, I saw my house when you went to Tucurivi just on the other side of the road and I’m living in Melbourne now. Hope you’d had a safe trip over there. People are friendly. Next time I could take to the favelas on the east side. Amazing video my G.

The most beautiful video you have ever made. Dont matter what hood you're from, we all find a way to love it

The hospitality from Brazil despite being so poor is amazing. You think spanian would get treated like this in Mexican hoods or carribean hoods no chance !! One of the best into the hoods episode ever !!

This was one of my most favorite episodes, the smiles on the kids faces the hopes and dreams you can see they all have regardless of their reality, Thankyou Spanian .

This might be my favourite Spanian video to date and especially the bit where you were joining in playing football with the kids! 👏🙏⚽❤️

Mate these last 2 episodes are incredible. This last one in particular i can see the real affection u have 4 the people/area. Awesome man.

What a day bro. This was literally one of the best videos I’ve watched. Thanks to everyone involved. Peace lads

Wow. What a place. Out of nothing comes kids with happiness that's contagious and smiles worth millions ❤

I love all those people in this video they're so kind and authentic, great video spanian

People in Aussie & NZ don't know how lucky they have it. Watch this and it will stop you from complaining that shit is unfair!

Adlay you are showing another part of the world the most people don't even think about. Keep up the grind my friend, doing spectacular as always with your amazingly kind soul. Take care brother!

Spanian donate some football jerseys for that kids soccer team.

Wow this is my fave video of yours. So humbling. Well done. This channel is turning into your own type of Indigo traveler RU-vidr. 🎉

Thankyou for sharing Spanian, this was epic to watch, I have never seen such giving hearts, and the hope that the children have is immense, and that death stairs is so out of it! I’m glad you were safe with your new friend! And meeting his family, that bought a relief to me, I am beside myself from watching this Spanian, what beautiful mankind you met in Brazil, I love their hopeful hearts❤🎉

You have levelled up massively recently! Been following you for a while now, and let me tell you, your content really good bro!! No where else to go for such content but your channel! Keep up the good work

Your content just gets better and better. Kudos to you Spanian, you are THE legend

It's beautiful that your sharing these stories with the world. Just an idea, but maybe part of what you can do is see if theres ways to fundraise for these groups, plenty of us watching would be willing to donate to these angels. Will be tricky because some of the countries may have their own barriers to organise donations but seeing the last 2 guys do what they do, makes you appreciate how much we have here in Aus.

such a beautiful video, bought me to tears. Big love for BRAZIL ❤

English is incredibly difficult to learn alone, she speaks well, i cant believe she can read too, when i learned english it was with sounds. not letters, boy were those hard.

spanian picked the right guy to help him with the tour, hope he blessed him with tons of cash

this was so wholesome.. the nicest people come out of the most hardest places..

Well done on another great eye opening vid Spanian. Bringing the struggles from all walks of life makes us think of how granted we take it in Oz. Very humbling vid for me personally and a reality check.

Appreciate the wholesome community like content, good positive vibe.

Wow this is by far my favourite vlog from you Spanian! You literally took us on a journey and it’s really cool to see how that couple is helping people with the little they have and also that guy helping the kids with soccer so they can stay off the streets. Good stuff absolutely loved it❤️

SPANIAN - I love your Channel man... especially this episode - Brilliant man... - Great Appreciation !!!

Spanian I’ve been following you since the beginning from the UK 🇬🇧 your some boyoo!! Your content is unreal and not faked you can tell your from the hood and one of the boys from back in the day. Absolute respect 🫡 to your sir for going into the favellas, big balls need a wheel barrow to carry 😅 when are you coming to the UK 🇬🇧??? Come to Newcastle brother we have Bruno Gumar’es who is Brazilian 🇧🇷 and joeLinton who play for our local team Newcastle United. There is lots of similarities in My city Newcastle to where you live in the suburbs around your block brother please come to the UK 🇬🇧

Amazing Episode ! 100% Touched my Heart & Spirit . You are blessed to be welcomed into these amazing Community's .

I thought that the Columbian Into the Hood was the Best so far and Spanian is Like Hold My Beer and Drops this one ! Loved it best into the Hood yet well done

You should set up a donation page for the kids football team to buy new equipment I’d happily donate, this was probably the best in to the hood so far 👌

One thing about this video is that the human spirit endures; Language of curiosity is no barrier.Thanks Spanian!

Start your Sunday right with your dose of Spanian. What a top bloke ❤

Wow indeed. This one made me smile a lot and seriously got chills when they gave you the shirt. It's amazing how generous people with nothing can be.

Wow. Powerful video. One of the best into the hood so far hands down.

The more we have the unhappy we are . Just remember we are passing through . All the Brazilians I meet in Europe through jui jitsu , there beautiful people

Thank you spanian for sharing and putting in the hard yards risking your life to show us your content. Love your work bro.

Brah! Best episode ever! I know it's not much in the grand scheme of things but have you considered helping those kids out by donating or even championing something to build them a proper football pitch? "Spanian Stadium" certainly has a ring to ir!

Spanian representing australia 👊👊🇦🇺 No fear

thank you spanian i love this type of content. you are a super dope journalist. and you show a side of the world that just amazes me. i hope for more and above all are glad you are safe at the same time. excellent

Your editor needs a raise

That soccer jersey is hectic lad full oneymay and pablo on the front hahaha wicked!

to even think that a country that struggles mentally & physically, they never forget who God is☝🏽. The love they have for Jesus Christ is beyond anything💯. Good to see people making changes for their people & country. It was good to see the true side & not of the media of how bad things were there in that country. We are ONE☝🏽, God bless those people & thank you for sharing your experience on this other side of their world spanian💯🤝🏾

By far your best episode yet mate, well done and congratulations on everything you are achieving.

Best video I've watched on RU-vid for awhile awesome work bro much love ❤️

The dogs in the field while they play football, it's such a brazilian thing bro. Me being form Sao Paulo and growing in a East Slum called São Miguel, i see myself in these people. Now im living in England and everything changed... Keep dreaming guys.

At the end of the part where you filmed the outskirts of Sao Paulo, showing the beginnings of new suburbs, you said that you could be just as happy living there as you are back home in Australia. Brazilians are a happy people. And the poorer people are, the more generous and welcoming they tend to be. Seeing the Brazilian style churrasco (BBQ), the shops operating out of shaks, the houses looking inviting with verandas and their doors open. No police!!! Lots of trees! I can see what you mean.

The best episode you've put out .Talk about being humbled and inspired at the same time. Keep it real brother more of this and less affluent stuff.

This is a beautiful, emotional and jarring video all in one. Spot on mate well done to you and your editor.

Last into the hood was fkn insane Spanian blessing us with some good content rn

Every episode is better than the previous one. Thanks brother. 😎

Favelas is no place to be for a tourist. Prop to you for being fearless and shedding light on the favelas🤙🏼

What an episode very emotional 😢😢😢10/10 the episode had alot of emotional content and the language barrier didn't matter, one if tge best episodes spanian has done so far. When the kids where following him you get a vibe he is blessed by the gods.

these are getting sooo hectic especially last video, stay safe spanian

My wife is from the Philippines, when we go to visit they are in a gated community and for hours (due to traffic in Manila) you pass by slum after slum, kid after kid begging. She lived in Brazil for a few months and said Manila is nothing compared to Sau Paulo.

Love the videos that u post spanian it really opens ur eyes too how other people live in the world

Watching this is very humbling, thank you for shedding light on all parts of the world that have to adapt with their surroundings not by choice but by force of nature! These children, people and families still find ways to smile and that’s so rewarding. You’re doing so good Spanian ❤

Makes you appreciate life living in a country like Australia