the morro dos macacos 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 precious insight in the day-to-day of many favelas.  morro dos macacos news are posted on this link.

comprehensive journalistic coverage for the morro dos macacos be found on the o globo website.  for readers' convenience this is the link listing specifically macacos' latest headlines .

an aerial view of the morro dos macacos can be seen on this wikimapia, also clearly mapping the surrounding areas and nearby communities.   if 'far away' map opens, do not scroll, just zoom.