not knowing how the speak Portuguese and knowing nothing about the favelas I was really nervous about booking this place, but I am so glad that I did, the property is beautiful, has an amazing energy to it and the community shows you the true colours of Rio unlike the tourist traps you find in places like Copacabana, I stayed here for a month with no problems and people often question the safety of the favelas and I found it to be the safest place in Rio and felt very comfortable walking threw the favela at 2 am in the morning after a couple of beers. this is a safe place and a community. the last thing ill put in my review. that view. holy crap. the pictures on air BnB do not do it justice. if you have made it this far through the review, I suggest clicking on the reserve button now. this was not a stay but an experience