it is especially helpful to have exit plans in  case of an immediate emergency exit being necessary - this includes telling someone where the party is and having a local number to call in case non-emergency help is needed.

some useful numbers to bring along are for taxi companies and private drivers who operate in the area.

with the introduction of the Police Pacification Units in the favelas around rio, these communities have now become safer and more approachable by non-natives. however, safer does not mean danger-free.

while many of the favelas in rio are now secured by these forces, it is generally advisable to limit attendance to the favelas in the zona sul, which are  inherently less dangerous and easier to navigate than some of the favelas found farther away from the city center.