Favela Jacarezinho ((full))

: The community is characterized by a dense maze of narrow alleys and lanes that make standard urban services—like fire brigades and traditional police patrolling—extremely difficult to navigate.

Because of the 2021 raid, tourism to Jacarezinho is highly discouraged for casual travelers. This is not Rocinha, which has adapted to gringo tourists via jeep tours. Jacarezinho’s residents are wary of cameras. If you are a researcher or journalist: favela jacarezinho