Leonor was a warm and welcoming host, with a cozy apartment in a convenient location close to hotels like the Windsor Barra and the Sheraton Barra. I found her apartment to be an excellent base from which to attend a conference at the Windsor Barra, with the advantage that I could retreat to her place when I needed a quiet location to work or read (with more reliable WiFi than the hotel!). The ferry service across the street runs very regularly between 7 am and 9 pm; outside of those hours there is a longer walk or drive to a bridge down the street.

Leonor even went so far as to stock the kitchen and fridge, so that we were easily able to prepare breakfast during our time there. Her thoughtfulness extended to the bathroom, with well-stocked bathroom cabinets for anything that we may have forgotten.

I would certainly be very happy to stay here again during a future visit to Rio/Barra. Obrigado, Leonor!