borel is also routinely discussed and followed in vivafavela, a highly recommended source for anthropological and current studies.  on this site, local correspondents submit articles and pictures offering a unique insight into the day-to-day lives of the people living in the favela.  borel news are posted on this link.

the sidney rezende webpage posts frequently update news about events pertaining to borel on this link. 

an aerial view of the morro do borel can be seen on this wikimapia, also clearly mapping the surrounding areas and nearby communities.   to zoom use '+' and '-' instead of scrolling.