Before arriving in Rio de Janeiro, I was concerned about traveling with only my daughter (early 20s). We are fair, so my big concern was sticking out as two women alone who could be a target for theft or other crimes. Fortunately my worries were just worries. We were careful, but immediately upon arriving, we felt relaxed and comfortable having a safe home base.
The location was excellent. We had a view of the ocean from the apartment and could sleep to the sound of waves at night. We had a lovely evening with live Boss Nova music and excellent food just down the street at Restaurante Reyz. Another block over is the bistro where “The Girl from Ipanema” was composed. The Square across from the entrance hosts open markets through the week. And on that square, you can access the metro which is safe and very useful. We tried several varieties of açaí bowls within a short distance from the place. Additionally, on the corner is a small supermarket. It really is a marvelous location.
Enjoy your time! We made some great memories there thanks to Carolina’s hospitality.