A great apartment in the pleasingly mixed neighbourhood of Glória. Public transport links are excellent (the metro is a very short walk away) and SDU airport is no more than 10 minutes by taxi. You can get anywhere from the Maracana stadium to Ipanema beach in 30 minutes or less. There are good amenities nearby, with restaurants and bars in both directions, towards Glória and Lapa, and up the hill to Santa Teresa. The apartment itself is extremely well appointed, and the powerful air-conditioning is a huge bonus. I was in Rio for work, so I also appreciated the desk space. Alexandra and Marcia were great hosts - responsive, friendly, and patient.