This apartment has great amenities, and the pictures are accurate in showing the modern finishes of the place. However, this building is at the base of a favela. When selecting a place, I thought about the risk of crime, which largely was not there. However, because this street is adjoining a favela, the infrastructure is incredibly poor. In my first few days, there were a few short power outages, none more than 30 minutes. However, on my 6th day of my 1 month stay, the power went out for an entire day. I had to scramble and deal with the property management firm that the owner uses. They do not speak English, and communicating through Google Translate added to my stress levels. Waking up to no wifi, electricity, air conditioning, hot water, and refrigeration is stressful and draining. Know that this is a risk if you stay here. If you are visiting for a few days on vacation, this property can be great, with modern finishes and an amazing view. But if you plan on working remote here, just know that the infrastructure is poor and you should have a backup plan ready to go in case the power goes out for extended periods of time.