Guides
São Conrado & Rio, from the villa.
The neighbourhood, the beaches, the two mountains behind the house, getting around, and when to come — written by the people who run the villa.
Neighbourhood · 7 min read
São Conrado, between Pedra da Gávea and the sea
The quieter corner of Rio's beach coast: gated estates on a green hillside, a calm beach with hang-gliders landing on the sand, and Leblon about fifteen minutes down the road.
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Outdoors · 7 min read
Hiking Pedra da Gávea and Pedra Bonita
Two of Rio's best-known summits rise straight behind the villa. One is an easy morning walk with a glider launch beside it; the other a long, guided climb to a huge view. Here is how to do each.
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Beaches · 6 min read
The beaches near the villa
The house sits on the hillside just above São Conrado Beach, so the sand is minutes downhill. Here is what each beach within easy reach is actually like — the calm stretches, the surf ends, and which days are for swimming and which for watching.
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Getting here · 6 min read
Getting to the villa and around Rio
The two airports, the coast road in, and the choice between driving yourself or leaning on a driver once you're here. A plain rundown of reaching the villa and getting around Rio.
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Rio · 7 min read
Things to do in Rio
A practical menu for a stay at the villa: the two big views, easy mornings by the Lagoa, a day on the water, and the slow days at home in between.
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When to go · 6 min read
When to visit Rio
Rio is warm the year round, so the question is less about weather than about what you want from the trip. Here is how the four seasons actually feel above São Conrado, and how to pick yours.
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