If you want to experience a Favela living, this is the place to go. The fact that Ana can speak English well is a great advantage en she is an awesome host and guide. Well located to most excursions ie Vidugal, Trilha, Ipanema and Copacabana - all in walking distance and an extra plus was the bicycles she lend to us. It was very clean and comfortable, good value for money and she went the extra mile with coffee, sugar, milk and water. Superb!