In the heart of the SAHARA

Studio in downtown Rio de Janeiro near the subway (300 meters), bus station, train station, and taxi stand.
Nearby you’ll find bars, restaurants, self-service restaurants, 3 banks, and a post office.
The neighborhood is charming, with hundreds of small shops where you can find everything at affordable prices.
Comfortable for two people, but can accommodate three if they’re very close.
It’s located on the sixth floor, served by two elevators.
There is a small kitchen area with a two-burner electric stove, a microwave, air fryer, electric coffee maker, toaster, blender, kettle, water filter, and refrigerator, as well as plates, glasses, silverware, cups, pots, plastic containers, and cleaning supplies.
In the living room, there is a wardrobe, a bed measuring 188 cm by 128 cm wide, a 180 cm sofa bed, a table for eating, writing, playing, etc., a folding shelf next to the wardrobe that can be used for a computer. There is air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and a 32-inch smart TV with national channels and access to Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, etc.
The bathroom has an electric shower that must be USED WITH ALL OTHER ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES TURNED OFF.
The apartment is located on the sixth floor, accessible by two elevators.
The front desk is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break, and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed on Sundays and holidays.
As this is a predominantly commercial area, when stores close—which is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00/7:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00/4:00 p.m.— the downtown streets are almost deserted. Twenty meters from the condo, two bars stay open until 8:30 p.m./9:00 p.m., and taxis are available until then. At night, on Sundays, and on holidays, the neighborhood streets—though they may feel a bit unsettling because they’re deserted—are safe thanks to 24-hour surveillance by security guards stationed at every intersection, paid for by local merchants to protect the stores.
At night, after 9:00 PM and until 7:00 AM, to get to places or return to your apartment, I recommend using a taxi app or Uber just for peace of mind.
The two main subway lines, which can take you to the main beaches in just a few minutes, are Line 1 (Uruguai, Tijuca – Jardim Oceânico, Barra de Tijuca) and Line 2 (Pavuna – Botafogo), which operate Monday through Saturday from 5 a.m. to midnight and on Sundays and holidays from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The complex does not have parking; you can park on the side streets (it’s very difficult to find a spot during the day) and at several nearby paid parking lots. The road leading to the complex is not accessible to cars.

An open-air shopping center.
SAARA (Society of Friends of the Areas Adjacent to Rua da Alfândega)
Located in the historic center of Rio de Janeiro, Pólo Saara is considered the largest open-air shopping center in the state. Comprising eleven streets in the vicinity of Rua da Alfândega, it is home to over 800 stores, most of which cater to the general public. The area was originally settled by immigrants of various nationalities in the late 19th century, who set up small businesses to support their families. The historic architecture of the shops that make up the Pólo is still preserved, maintaining the same appearance as in that era. The area is considered the Mecca of affordable shopping and features a variety of stores selling clothing, toys, souvenirs, and even official Rio 2016 merchandise. The Pólo is located near several tourist attractions, such as Campo de Santana, the Candelária Church, the State Park Library, ...