this video 'amanhecer no vidigal' (sunrise on vidigal) by caroline barrueco shows a way cool party on vidigal.

however, at all times, even when accompanied by local guides, extreme caution is recommended, and special safety precautions should be taken.  we list additional accommodations set inside rio's favelas, on this link.

an aerial view of the favela vidigal can be seen on this wikimapia, also clearly mapping the surrounding areas and nearby communities.

if a 'far away' map opens, zooming in using the '+' and '-' signs on the top-left will located the favela correctly.