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Canto da Carambola

Rua do Oriente 123, Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro 20240-130 Brazil
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Gregor M wrote a review Jul 2017
Zug, Switzerland382 contributions137 helpful votes
a place to relax with a marvellous view over the busy city of rio. it is very clean and the hosts provide you with everything you need. breakfast is good and if you are lucky you will be able to see the little apes living in the trees around (very cute!) tipp: take the suite! it has it's own terrace and hammock and the apes live right there ;)
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Date of stay: August 2016
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Auradilia wrote a review Feb 2016
San Francisco, California1 contribution
Elmiro and Sergio are soooo amazing! I really lucked up when I found their listing. They are wonderful host! Incredibly kind, outgoing and very funny too! We have shared many great stories, music and wonderful food with each other. Omg! Did I mention they also make an adorable little breakfast in the mornings and washed my big bag clothes for FREE! Thank you so much guys! I really appreciate all you've done. I feel like I found friends away from home! :) The house is gorgeous! Beautiful art, tiles, colors and such a welcoming feeling! I enjoyed my stay so much that I extended my time here an extra two nights! They have two amazing dogs and two Locats... They are the cutest things ever. I will always remember this beautiful home and hope to return someday!
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Date of stay: February 2016
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Christian19862014 wrote a review Sept 2015
Cusco, Peru2 contributions
My girlfriend and me stayed at Elmiro and Sergio' s place only for one night but it was one of the most pleasant stays in Brazil. The house is gorgously restored and very artistically furnitured! It's something really special. As for the neighbourhood, for me, Santa Teresa is the best place to stay in Rio.You can have drinks, party and music as well as a relaxed chilled out evening with just strolling around and having a look at art galleries or small shops selling handicrafts. Elmiro and Sergio are the best hosts you can imagine! They really take good care of their guests and make you feel very welcome. And by the way, breakfast, even for Brazilian standards, is the bomb! So, if you have the opportunity, go and stay at Canto da Carambola!
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Date of stay: September 2015Trip type: Travelled with friends
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AnnaMllr wrote a review Mar 2015
State of Bremen, Germany1 contribution
We enjoyed our stay in Rio immensely, not only because of the city but especially because of the wonderful accommodation and the incredible hospitality that we found in Miro's and Sergio's home. The house with the backyard and gardens is the most wonderful and relaxing place you can imagine. Miro and Sergio spend so much attention to details in decorating their house. It is simply beautiful. Here you can find total tranquility after you have been wandering around the sometimes very loud, hectic and busy streets of the city. We enjoyed so much just relaxing on the terrace with a beautiful view of the city center or walking around the very charismatic neighbourhood of Santa Teresa. And even more than all of this did we enjoy Miro's and Sergio's extremely welcoming and accommodating character. They were extremely helpful with everything, gave us great advice where to go, what to see and what to consider while seeing Rio. And apart from that we just enjoyed talking to them about everything. Apart from that the breakfast is great, the animals are lovely and you feel like you're being at home in Rio.
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Date of stay: March 2015
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Anmol M wrote a review Jul 2014
Brisbane, Australia9 contributions4 helpful votes
Stayed at Canto da Carambola for 7 days during the World Cup with three other friends - we loved it! We stayed in a room accommodating four people. The room was spacious, comfortable and oozing with character (just like the rest of the B&B!). The facilities were extremely clean and the shower was hot with good water pressure. Our room opened out onto a balcony which had an extraordinary view of the city and we were surrounded by the forest! The B&B itself is located in Santa Teresa and we were able to walk down to Lapa (the party hub of Rio) & from there catch the metro to anywhere in the city. Miro and Sergio were incredible hosts & made our stay sensational! They had a wealth of knowledge about Rio and were able to provide us with all the information we needed. They even let us use their own washing machine to do laundry, free of charge! The breakfast was amazing! Every morning we were served with a buffet breakfast which included toast, fruit, cheese, ham, smoothies, cake, yogurt..YUM! I would most definitely recommend staying here when you are in Rio! I know I will be! Enjoy
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Date of stay: June 2014
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xaef wrote a review Jul 2014
Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom2 contributions1 helpful vote
There is something poetic about sitting in my beautiful room at Canto da Carambola, this last evening of my second stay here. I look outside my window in wonderment at the ease with which the colours of the house, the finely crafted aesthetics combining the most beautiful plants, found-objects given second leases to life in the most creative ways, and the genuinely vintage building itself, with high ceilings and an immense sense of space, seem to effortlessly merge into the gentle evening light of Santa Teresa. And i know that every time i return to Rio, this will be my home. Canto da Carambola is located in perhaps the perfect spot in Santa Teresa, itself, in my opinion, the most beautiful part of Rio, being right between the more local Largo das Neves, and the spot where the local world merges with the tourist world, Bar do Gomes. Each of these is a 5 to 8 minute walk away, while Largo do Guimaraes, the most touristy part with several bars and specialist eateries is an additional 8 minute walk away from Gomes. Spectacular views of Rio, especially at night, simply creep up on you from unremarked corners as you walk around this area. The house itself has a sense of a love of things, of preservation, of living history. Each of the big rooms is a treat full of beautiful old furniture, little objects that tell stories of times and places far away. The courtyard at the back, is so aesthetically pleasing, and quiet that i chose this spot to shoot videos of lectures that i had to deliver to students at University back home. the courtyard looks out over an impressive view of parts of Rio, as also a thick garden where Miro, a biologist by training, grows secret fruits that have long disappeared from markets in Rio. While most BnBs in Rio offer almost precisely the same breakfasts - bread, ham, cheese, some cereal etc., at Carambola i got accustomed to waking up every morning with an excitement at what Miro and Segrio might have cooked up - breakfast specialities from different parts of Brasil, the random new fruit that one simply has to try, to experience the diversity of life - each of these always with stories, histories and a smile. I was truly impressed with the fact that few things were ever repeated - and I stayed more than a month! Miro and Sergio, the hosts, along with their dogs and cats (and a family of the cutest little monkeys that visits their garden in the morning for fruit treats) gave me a true sense of home, with warmth, laughter and several interesting conversations. I not simply recommend Canto da Carambola to everyone visiting Rio, but hope to actually bring friends and loved ones here to experience this little treasure, this 'corner' tucked away on a hill, far far away!
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Date of stay: July 2014
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David G wrote a review Jul 2014
Sacramento, California26 contributions11 helpful votes
My family and I stayed for 7 days at Canto da Carambola during the World Cup and had an fantastic time. I traveled with my wife, 2 daughters (age 5 and 8) and my in-laws and we had a great stay at Canto. Miro and Sergio are great hosts and they opened up their home to my family. The home is a beautiful oasis in the middle of Santa Teresa and the backyard has a great view of the city, yet is surrounded by banana, guava, mango, and carambola trees. We were even visited by a family of monkeys, which the kids loved to see. We used taxi's everywhere we went and they came frequently in front of the house. Our hosts, Miro and Sergio, are so great that anything we needed they quickly attended to us. For example, my daughter got really sick one night and Miro called the pharmacy and was able to get medicines delivered to us quickly! I would recommend to anyone visiting Rio to stay at Canto da Carambola. It's a loving home, and Miro and Sergio will treat you like family. Grande abraços.
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Date of stay: July 2014
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Giulivia2013 wrote a review Jun 2014
Padua, Italy20 contributions1 helpful vote
Was here alone and a bit disorientated due to the fact that it was my first time in Rio and that in that occasion was travelling as a lone girl. Miro and Sergio's place was exactly the location I could feel as if I was home, and even better due to the charming artistic and vintage decorations and the luxurious garden. In the mornings you could probably experience one of your best ever home made breakfast (still remember the banana jam :)) and the fact of being surrounded by mango and other tropical trees added extra value to it. Thanks to Miro and Sergio for their useful advice for the three days I toured Rio. Am sure I wouldn't have had such a good experience (also gastronomic :))in the city without their directions! Quero voltar um dia!!
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Date of stay: November 2013
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Svenja S wrote a review May 2014
Berlin, Germany4 contributions1 helpful vote
We had the room with the veranda. Beautiful view over Rio. A nice back yard with open kitchen. Nice and clean Bath room and eberything furnished with good taste. And Miro the owner and his friends are always helpfull, will give you advicewhen needed and good tips concerning Santa Teresa. I really loved it there and hope to come back one time.
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Date of stay: April 2014
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Tante_Ge wrote a review Mar 2014
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I stayed at Miro and Sergio's place for 3 nights and it was perfect! The house is beautifully decorated with art (some of it made by Sergio!) and retro artifacts, it's all just very very pretty! Also the outside space looks very nice and has stunning views. Santa Teresa is a peaceful and quiet neighborhood, I felt safe all the time even at night whilst walking the streets. There are a couple of very nice bars and restaurants on walking distance. The bathroom was great, the bed comfortable en the breakfast is one of the best I've ever had and Sergio and Miro are simply the best :)
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Date of stay: February 2014Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Frequently Asked Questions about Canto da Carambola
Which popular attractions are close to Canto da Carambola?
Nearby attractions include Buraco da Lacraia (0.5 km), Laurinda Santos Lobo Cultural Centre (0.3 km), and Goiabeira (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Canto da Carambola?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and a lounge.
What food & drink options are available at Canto da Carambola?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Canto da Carambola?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Canto da Carambola?
Conveniently located restaurants include Bonde Boca, Armazém São Thiago (Bar do Gomez), and Térèze.
Is Canto da Carambola located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.6 km away from the centre of Rio de Janeiro.
Are there any historical sites close to Canto da Carambola?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Fortaleza de Santa Cruz da Barra (6.4 km), Museu Historico Nacional (2.5 km), and Forte de Copacabana (7.6 km).
Is Canto da Carambola accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.