I really enjoyed my time in Santa Teresa, especially at Célia's gorgeous lil apt. The place was super clean and had everything I needed (kitchen appliances were new and clean, bathroom was spacious and water was hot, loved having access to the laundry room). My favourite part about the apt is the outdoor balcony area (which is so rare to find in Rio) - it's a quiet little oasis - I would practice yoga under the orange tree in the morning and listen to the birds before heading out for the day. Something to note about the location - if you are staying in and around Santa Teresa - it's perfect - walking distance to everything. If you want to head out to our areas - know that you may encounter some issues with getting an Uber back - its a steep hill and not all drivers are up for it. At the end I always chose uber comfort or black and had no issues - worth the small extra fee.