perhaps more than anything, baile funk and funk carioca are evidence of the rich cultural potential of favelas, and the widespread popularity of the music attests to an affinity between residents of the hills and those who live in more affluent areas.

while baile funk parties in rio's favelas offer the exotic allure of an authentic, real experience of youth culture in brazil, the events must be approached with a great deal of caution and preparation to ensure that the experience is safe and without undesirable consequences.

first and foremost, visitors should only attend officially organized and legal bailes funk, where all the mandatory safety measures are put in place - going to 'illegal' parties of this kind can be dangerous and we strongly advise against it.

attending an official party strongly reduces the risks associated with these types of events, especially since it is likely that the revelers would be used to foreigners being there.