Staying with Adalberto and Katia made the experience of Rio so much more special. Their hospitality, warmth and generosity was like nothing you would receive staying in a hostel or hotel. Adalberto escorted us around the area, took us to his favourite restaurant, showed us where not to go to stay safe, and made us delicious fresh iced tea, coffee and food. The first thing they said when we arrived was that they were our family now, and they absolutely made us feel that way. Situated in a beautiful apartment less than a five minute walk to Copacabana beach, right next to shops, markets, the train station and restaurants. I'd strongly recommend staying with them, it gives you the opportunity to be absorbed in to the local culture and experience things you may not have been able to other wise. They are beautiful people and it was an experience I'm so grateful for and will never forget.