We had a fantastic stay at Silvia's apartment. It's located in a great location with easy access to the metro which makes getting many places in Rio very easy. Santa Teresa is just a short walk away. The area is very safe and the building is secure, which made it an ideal base for exploring Rio.

Unfortunately we never had a chance to meet Silvia as she was away, but despite this she went out of her was to provide suggestions of places to go, things to try, and generally made us feel very welcome. I would recommend staying a Silvia's to anyone.