Luiz’ is a great host for a fantastic Lapa apartment. Clean. Spacious. Modern. The apartment is secure in a quiet residential building with a doorman and in the shadow of the Lapa arches. The view from the 5th floor is amazing! You can see Lapa highlights including the cathedral and arches. The subway is a quick 8 minute walk. The neighborhood is party central on weekends and amazing fun! The area is secure but the urban typical high homelessness and street addicts will off-put those who are not from urban centers. I am from NYC, and unfortunately these are familiar signs of the times. Be prudent in your times for travel and always aware of your surroundings. Take Ubers past 8pm everywhere. Love Rio! Love this apartment! I will be back!