Jefferson's place is hands down the best place to stay in Rio. If you are looking to engage and interact with the carioca culture, look no further. The favela is incredibly peaceful, and i was welcomed by numerous families and businessowners. Jefferson is bu far the best host. He was very attentive to our needs (laundry, food delivery, etc). He also knows all the ins and outs of Rio and can provide asistance in many situations. I will definitely come back to favela Cantagalo.