This is one of the key reasons why it is important to enter a favela accompanied by a local guide - without someone that knows well the routes throughout the favela, it is easy to become lost as the unmarked, makeshift streets and open pathways can turn to tunnels and enclosed areas, quickly leading to a loss of orientation and  anxiety that can make it even more difficult to find the way out.

Almost all favelas have moto taxi stations at their points of entry, with plenty of drivers waiting to provide a ride to any accessible part of the community for just a few reais.

This type of access is the most common on favelas set on hillsides, across metropolitan rio de janeiro - The ride can be a thrill with moto taxi drivers sometimes performing the task in a showy manner.