Our only regret is that this high praise for our experience may make it more difficult for us to book our return visit! Our hosts could not have been more accommodating and attentive to our needs, and we liked the notion of being almost a mile removed from the busy avenues. Easy access (on foot as well a taxi) to many of Rio's museums, plazas, parks, and other sights. Helcio took time from his busy career to show us some of the spectacular high views from the rainforest areas.