I spent 9 days in the Apartment of Heinz and his Family. The Apartment is spacious, clean and everything is in very good order.
This was my first time staying in a (even if small) Favela. I would say that underneath the policepost there is 100% security - for the rest ask Heinz;). The place is lively with a vibrant, local community. There are some nice bars: Bar do Didi, Bar do David and Estrellas da Babilonia (view!). It's 15min to climb up and 10min to climb down:) - or take mototaxi 2min! I did enjoy my stay very much. I always think that we traveller have to thank people like Heinz who are making this insights possible for us. Thank you Heinz!