Daniel was a great host. Any questions or concerns I had were quickly addressed. He also invited me out to various events and sights in Rio.
I booked the apartment for the favela experience. It’s a truly unique opportunity to indulge in the culture of the day to day lives of the people here. The view is amazing!!
The apartment was equipped with the basic needs and comfortable, considering where the apartment is located. You have to climb up a hill and many steep steps to enter the apartment.
Outside of the common social issues that affect the people that live here, it’s a fairly safe environment with normal people living the best they can. There are many stores and shops all within the favela. A short walking distance to the ipanema and copacabana beaches.
You won’t be disappointed!