among the flourishing businesses of tavares bastos, a hugely successful one is the maze,  the most famous among all pousadas in the favelas. 

featured in marie claire and the guardian, this pousada offers spectacular views of the bay and hosts many jazz events.

in 2007, tavares bastos was the set for some scenes of the movie the incredible hulk 2.  this location was also chosen for filming scenes in tropa de elite, maré - nossa história de amor (maré - our love story), the novela vidas opostas (opposite lives), and beleza pura (pure beauty).