If you want to take the tourist tours - that look like a safari - it's safe, but fake. If you really want to know how things work there you can contact some NGOs, visit their instalations and talk to people. You also can stay at a hostel in one of the favelas. All theses ways are safe.

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Camila D. says :

Aug 28, 2011

It is safe if you go to a pacified favela as Santa Marta in Botafogo neiborhood.

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Delphine D. says :

Aug 28, 2011

no, not really. In their eyes, we are the rich people, travelling around, walking around with loads of money (even if we aren't), wearing fancy clothes & jewels. You wouldn't be the first one to never leave the favela's again. There are, however, taxi's who take you on a tour there. So if you really want to see it, I think that's the safest way to do so.

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William P. says :

Nov 6, 2011

I can't agree more with Eliane's information below. Human Safaris is NOT nice.Go independently with locals. Either an NGO or a local friend. A lot more REAL and rewarding.

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Dawnda L. says :

Sep 15, 2011

I would not travel there. There are tours that will take you past them, take your pics and such but EVERY local told use to stay away from the real favelas.

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Nils M. says :

Sep 11, 2011

OK - If you go with somebody from the place or someone who knows the place. Then things depend very much on dress and attitude..

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Augusto M. says :

Sep 2, 2011

What do u wanna do there, man??? I do not recommend, but if u really want this, try to go with someone who lives in rio. But it is not safe.

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Lara M. says :

Aug 28, 2011

It is safe if u go to a pacified favela. in fact there are tours that go to the favelas for tourists!! it worth to go there!!

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Gilberto J. says :

Sep 24, 2011

i have been there and not good at all, South side of brazil is the safest Rio de Janeiro used to b good but not anymore unfortunatelly the rate of crimes in there is unbelievable!!! GTFO!! lol

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Yasir K. says :

Aug 28, 2011

If you're interested in it, you can actually find tours that ship tourists into a favela, joining a party and such. Not all places are like in the movies. I stayed at a Hostel and they offered those things. However, even if youre told they're safe, you probably still shouldn't go alone. It's not worth the risk!

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Pedro T. says :

Aug 27, 2011

Never been there, but from what I know of Rio, that is one place to avoid

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