security forces at the maracană now impose strict screening procedures, and prohibit the admission of glass or other potentially dangerous objects inside the premise - metal detectors are used before entering the facility as another step of implementing the rules and for safety purposes.
during important games gun shots are occasionally fired in the air, usually from inside the favelas - this action can be related to the game or a unidentifiable reason - this noise can be starlting since it can sound close by, but normally is far away.
for visitors who are not familiar with the city, watching major soccer games can also be seen in bars, typically packed with cheerful patrons - districts including but not limited to ipanema, leblon, leme, and copacabana boast many sports bars that provide a enjoyable environment for these events.
