After 4 months travelling in South America. Marjon's 'Top of the World ' is the best place we have stayed so far. Marjon is a great character, a wealth of knowledge about Rio and its history. We have spent many an hour chatting over a cold beer and a bite to eat. Marjon has shown us a side of Rio that few people ever experience. The apartment is amazing. Comfortable and homely. It's high up above the city surrounded by jungle. We see monkeys, toucans and lots of birds every day. Christ the Redeemer looks over us for above. Marjon's dogs are lovely. There are great walks nearby and the dogs will love to go with you if you want company. The CITY is close at hand. The buses number 006 and 007 plus others stop outside our door every few minutes. The journey to central Santa Teresa and on into town is awesome. The views!! Santa Teresa is very cool. It is safe and the people are friendly. The entire city is amazing. If you are looking for just a couple of days by Rio's beaches then this may not be the place for you but there is much more to Rio than beaches. We have loved this city and staying on 'top of the world ' and will definitely be back.