Maria Teresa is a very good host, she is extremely kind and helping, she explained a lot of things about Rio and suggested a lot of places and monuments that are worth seeing. Her apartment was very cozy, clean and very well equipped and it is only about 8-10 minutes of walking from the beach. There is a doormen 24/7, it feels very safe. There are a lot of stores, restaurants and bars around and the metro and bus is a few minutes of walking. Thanks for everything Teresa, we will be back!!