This was our first trip to Rio. I had done quite a bit of research about where to/not to stay and Barra do Tijuca came up as a solid option. Far enough from some of the sketchy areas in Rio but typically no more than a 20 minute Uber from anywhere. The condo is in an excellent location right across from a wonderful beach. A 15 minute Uber ride gets you to "Barra Shopping", reportedly the largest mall in Rio and extremely impressive. The condo is clean, comfortable and spacious and the washer/dryer comes in very handy. Highly recommend.