Daniela was a great host, helped us get around and find the best food places around the apartment. The apartment looks as good in reality as it does in pictures and it felt like home. The neighborhood is like an oasis in the middle of the city, a little bit away from the business of the main street. The park in front of the house is vibrant with activity and once a week there is a fresh food market. We felt surrounded with the wonderful vibe of Rio, seeing all those kids play and dance in the park.

We felt reassured by the constant presence of a police car around the park in front of the building and we never felt anxious, despite the warnings about Rio we got before we came.