if a favela is not listed as pacified by the upp, visitors are advised not to attend bailes funk organized there, with or without a local guide - in fact, as with any foray into a favela, it is always best to go along with a guide who is familiar with the people of the favela, accompanying social dynamics and the lay of the land.

being with someone who is knows the neighborhood can help engage with locals - as goes for just about any social situation or party, a visitor should never carry any aggressive, over-confident, or negative attitude while attending a baile funk party, always be in good spirits and avoid giving bad looks to anyone in attendance.