the climb is considered one of the easiest in the city, however a local guide is definitely recommended for safety - furthermore, the guided tours help support the local community, while telling the story of the favela and the regeneration of the region which, to date, has seen more than 190 thousand seedlings planted on the hill.

on the way up, copacabana beach can be seen form above, along with some views of the christ on corcovado.

once at the peak of the hill of babylon, visitors are treated to yet another incredible view of the city, which includes guanabara bay, botafogo and flamengo beach, morro da urca and the sugar loaf.