the waste waters from parque royal, as well as from the
numerous excavations, have polluted the area.
the
favela
parque royal is located on flat land, with direct
access to the water - it is bordered by a military base, the
guanabara bay, and the
highway.
the area of praia gaegos is not accessible by land since it
is located inside the military base, and separated by a wall from parque royal.