We really loved the location of this condo. It is situated right above the crashing waves on the semi private beach below. Plus the Sheraton is right next door and has some pretty good dining options and a really great specialty cocktail bar, which makes pretty amazing drinks. They are still working on the pedestrian overpass on the street below, but it made no impact on our stay and we slept in a couple days. We would definitely stay there again. Thanks so much Jeanne!! Catching a taxi to Impanema is about $2.50USD or just a few more dollars to Copacabana, or the few minute walk is awesome along the ocean.