all around the community one is confronted by bright, arresting, and politically powerful graffiti, in large part a product of a concerted project in the run up to the world cup - many of these murals tackle issues such as women's rights.

the community has succeeded in developing for itself a significant cultural role in the city - the winding, sprawling and brightly tiled paths of this community reflect the eclecticism of its residents, projects and institutions.   

a welcoming community with an amazing view over rio de janeiro, tavares bastos is home to establishments worth visiting.

a famous and popular bar and hostel called the maze is situated near the top of the community created by the english national bob nadkarni - on the first friday of each month a fashionable jazz event with a great ambience, where residents and visitors from all over the city are wont to flock to.

the hostel was the location for some of the scenes in snoop dogg and pharrell's famous song, 'beautiful', written in homage to the city of rio.  ● more ●