the main company operating local tour in this community is favela tour. 

there is a home-stay posada system in vila canoas called favela receptiva, a network of about 30 homes set up to host tourists and visitors alongside the residents of such homes.

in vila canoas, visitors can experience the authentic community spirit, centered around families, friendship, parties, and hospitality in a safe and simple environment.

vila canoas has a community paper called 'fala canoa,' its blog can also be accessed here.