We loved staying at La Carioquice and you could not ask for a better host than Jardel. He always made the extra effort to make us comfortable while still being relaxed and felt like a friend. The only thing we would have wished for was a little more space in the room to hang our clothes and unpack our suitcases. While the place was located close to a favela, this was not something that bothered us much, as we always took an Uber from and to the apartment. Definitely recommend this place to anyone interested in a great Rio experience!