finally, we also provide ways to volunteer in some communities, some local blogs, films, and documentaries of great interest.

it is strongly advised that foreign visitors only enter favelas accompanied by a guide - although some favelas have been 'pacified,' and therefore made safer, these areas can still be dangerous and not suitable to random foreign visitors unfamiliar with the local culture and language. 

on this page we publish information on favela tours, and here more about important safety & tips .

published by the city council of rio de janeiro (câmara municipal), the map uso e cobertura do solo shows the use of land within urban rio de janeiro - principal favelas, beaches, parks, wetlands, lagoons, and sandbanks are all depicted on it.