Favelas such as vidigal, rocinha, and cantagalo are generally considered safe for tourists, friendly to non-natives, and are easily accessed from the common neighborhoods of ipanema, leblon and copacabana.

keeping all these basic rules in mind, and having some common sense, will insure the best of times and an unforgettable experience for all.

published by the acclaimed photographer vincent rosenblatt, this website shows hundreds of great pictures of a variety of bailes funk throughout brazil, including in rio de janeiro.