curta favela tavares bastos, a local blog covering tavares bastos is hosted on this page.

democracia nas favelas, a webpage sponsored by o globo also has pictures, maps, and videos of this community. 

an aerial view of tavares bastos can be seen on this wikimapia, also clearly mapping the surrounding areas and nearby communities.  scrolling to the right shows botafogo bay and offers a clear reference point.    if 'far away' map opens, zoom before scrolling.