The pathways and roads heading inwards are long, uphill and not always equipped with easily usable stairs, if any at all - for this reason, sandals and flip-flops are not recommended, while sneakers or hiking shoes would be the ideal option.

in fact, closed shoes provide a better grip on the soil and protect against potential injuries caused by loose objects such as glass, wood, and sharp rocks.

to the unfamiliar visitor, favelas may seem maze-like communities with seemingly no order or consistency in their arrangement and the layout of pathways throughout.