We couldn’t have asked for a better place in Rio. A lovely flat with good facilities including dishwasher and coffee machine, a great gym, pool and outdoor area and a fantastic balcony overlooking Ipanema and with a view of Cristo on the Corcovado and great position for sunsets. Super location near great shops and restaurants and the metro and 3 mins walk to Copacabana beach. We felt safe in the area both day and night.
On a practical front: we got a yellow taxi from outside the airport and paid 110 reais to get to the flat (a fixed rate) but only 70 on the way back to the airport (on the meter). The apartment block is very secure with permanent doorman.