This gem is tucked up into the hills of Santa Teresa, a few minutes drive from the cafes and shops. The area is charming, with gorgeous views from seemingly every turn. The apartment was spacious, comfortable, and well equipped - we spent mellow mornings sipping coffee and marveling at the view of Christo. As many people have noted, busses are abundant, but we used Uber throughout the trip with no issues. It was often as cheap as riding the bus - it's really a steal in Rio. We stayed here during Carnaval, and it was so nice to be able to retreat to this quiet spot after the street parties.
Almost more impressive than her property was Marjon herself. We spent an afternoon sitting on her balcony enjoying a beer, and she gave us so much awesome information about the history of Brazil, insight into Carnaval, and sharing amazing stories. She took time to tell us about the different street parties and share some of her favorites. This was the best part of our stay - we'll miss you Marjon!! Thanks again for everything.