Smack bang in the heart of the favela action, but without sacrificing a square foot of style or luxury.
We don’t know what’s in the water that’s so irresistible to the French, but they’re flocking from Paris to Rio and opening bijou boutique digs left and right – and funky diva Casa Mosquito is no exception. Though she is rather a fuss to find at the foot of a favela, it’s worth the slight jaunt uphill (on the opposite side to the favela, fret not!) to stay in a tropical-chic Carioca Terrace suite, with signature leaf print adorning the walls, plush beds, rain showers and Granado prods, plus some with private patio.
Apart from a fresh breakfast offering, Casa Moz falls a little short in the amenities and customer service department – but we overlook these shortcomings once we hotfoot up to the rooftop pool, with seriously wow 360-degree views of the surrounding favela and the bay beyond.
Casa Mosquito, Rua Saint Roman, 222, Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro. +55 21 3586 5042, casamosquito.com
