Where to stay?
Mama Rio, in the vibrant heart of Rio.
Precise spot?
Perched in Santa Teresa neighborhood, high above the city.
Why it's a gem:
Stunning sea and Guanabara Bay views, bohemian allure with its iconic tramway and preserved Art Deco architecture, plus Mama Rio's stylish "tropicocool" vibe as the newest Mama Shelter property.
What to explore nearby:
Scale Corcovado or Sugarloaf Mountain for panoramic cityscapes, tan on Copacabana or Ipanema beaches, shop in Lapa. Uncover "Unusual and Secret Rio" (Editions Jonglez, €17.90): Santa Teresa's Graffiti Trail with 80 murals, Art Deco Guahy building, Itamaraty Palace museum (by reservation). Evenings at Mama: jazz at Parque das Ruinas, samba and caipirinhas amid Lapa's lively streets.
Reserve today! From BRL 349 (~€109) per night for two on the Happy Mama offer: accommodation, breakfast, 1L Brazilian craft beer, late checkout at 4 p.m.
