amsterdam's formative squat and cultural centre
The "Prestes Maia", is by far the largest squatted highrise building on the South American continent.
These neighborhoods--which dominate most of the cities of the developing world--are vibrant and energetic, but horribly misunderstood
This centrally-located squat (it's near the Palace) is one of the most established in the city. The bar there is open daily and run by a volunteery collective. They have a huge information board so it's a good first stop.