Is it safe to visit Babilonia neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro as a tourist?

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That's not a question that really can receive a canonical answer, as 'safe' means different things to different people and what might be safe for me might not be safe for you.

If you mean the area at the end of Leme beach, I'd say it's not less safe than, say, nearby Santa Marta, but everyone's mileage will vary.

Your Ubers not wanting to go in is more likely because of the drivers being overly cautious. But, as obvious outsiders, perhaps they have a point. You can take an Uber to Leme and then walk up.

I think the Urca side is used for rock climbing, which would imply they get up/down via the favela. Which would suggest this favela is comparatively safe.

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