www: Mama Ruisa

Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What: Boutique Guesthouse

Visited: February 2014

What cost: 250 euro/night

Where booked: Booking.com

Special: Luxurious Colonial

What to do: Santa Teresa, Christo

Breakfast: Choice of the day

This renovated trendy colonial house is located in Santa Teresa, a charming neighborhood, close to ‘Centro’ but with the feeling of a village. Flávia and the owner Jean Michel are incredible pleasant hosts. We got a free upgrade to the ‘great’ Jean Cocteau junior suite - actually you’ve to explore the bathroom / dressing area :-). A hearty breakfast is served on the room’s terrace with enchanting view over Rio’s Guanabara bay. The swimming pool in the lovely garden makes the picture complete. Try resto Aprazível nearby. Mama Ruisa is an exceptional getaway in the ‘cidade maravilhosa’.