The undoubted star attraction of Rio – among its many – is the beach. So spending at least some of your time right next to it is a “must-do”.

Fabio’s neat, and very well equipped and designed apartment, is a great option, therefore. It is just a 3 minute stroll down to the golden sands of Copacabana (at the less-crowded Leme end, Posto 2), or you can take public transport, or hire a bike (useful shop, Ciclovia, just across the street) and be in the more “chic” beaches of Ipanema and Leblon in 10-15 minutes.

Fabio is a very friendly and considerate person and clearly takes great care of the apartment. He took the time to walk us around the immediate neighborhood and here you have bakeries and fruit shops (the apartment has a great American-style kitchenette, so easy to make your own breakfasts), restaurants and cafés of all types, car and bike rental, and bus stops offering services all over the city (the express “BR” services are particularly useful, as is the fact that there are buses direct to both airports). The nearest metro, Cardeal Arcoverde, is a 6 minute walk away. The apartment building although large feels safe, as does the general vicinity, so long as you exercise the usual precautions.

The apartment is bright and modern, with a very comfortable queen-sized bed in the bedroom and a sofa-bed in the lounge, which is separated from the bedroom by sliding doors. Inside the building there’s little noise, the only problem is the traffic noise on the busy Avenida Princesa Isabel, so bring ear-plugs or just accept it as part & parcel of an otherwise great location. There is cable TV, and fast wi-fi, should you want to stay indoors, but in Copacabana, why would you?...