This was my first time in Rio as a foreign traveler. I spontaneously decided to stay on Ilha da Gigoia without much knowledge of the area. I ended up booking Luana’s place which turned out to be perfectly situated for my stay. It’s central. You have restaurants, markets, and different amenities all situated around you. It’s very accessible to get to the boats which cost R$3 per trip. A short walking distance to the beach from there. The room is cozy and pretty straightforward as far as what’s mentioned. You’ll enjoy the locals of Gigoia and what it has to offer.