Located just near the base of the sugarloaf mountain, Vania made my stay most welcoming, where she offered to pick me up from the airport or providing breakfast the next morning. Her place is clean and she provides all the necessitates, including being available for any Q&A required about her beautiful country. She was very helpful even when she had to work everyday for the Olympics. She offered to accompany me on a few of my hikes and guide me in most of the amazing busy city locations, throughout my stay. Minus any not so fantastical places late at night..lol!!! Overall experience was awesome, her daughter and son do stay with her, but are non existent with their busy lives, but very sweet when interacting with some mornings. I'll recommend her place to any single person. You wont regret, just be there, appreciate people and the surroundings. Try not to expect a huge hotel room or apartment, just enough to rest and relax, remember you are not there to stay in your hotel room all day, get your butt up and out and explore RIO as I certainly did... so much to see and do...Sugarloaf Mountain, Urca, Christ Redeemer, Downtown RIO, Arches, Selaron Stairs, Copa, Impanema, Gavea, Bonita, Museums, Tijuca, Barra, Lagoon :)~ OBRIGADO Vania and I hope to see you again someday soon...!!!

Respectfully,
Brian