at a glance

one significant event pointing to the integration of babilônia into the rest of the city is the newly created 'rio uprun,' a jogging event going through copacabana, leme, and both favelas. a map of the route with pictures can be seen here.

chill and surf is a pousada located in the morro da babilônia, along with the newly inaugurated lisetonga hostel. these establishments combine quality and hospitality, and allow visitors a new perspective on these community. 

babilônia  can be easily accessed one block from the beach at posto 1 via the staircase 'ary barroso,' named after the composer ary barroso who lived in the neighborhood for many years, and was always actively trying to improve the community.