Sergio genuinely loves to host and to practice his many languages with his guests. He has so many stories, anecdotes and information about Rio and was always available if we needed any information or help. He also makes a darn good caipirinha, and keeps them coming!. The apartment is in a safe, gated cul-de-sac (They call it a "vila" in Rio) really close to the beach and even closer to the metro station. It's a great location for exploring Copacabana and beyond. The wi-fi is very good, which is often not the case elsewhere in Rio.