staying in a carioca's house will give guests a genuine experience of what it is actually like to live in the city - couples and single travelers can stay with locals which will shed a  light on how brazilians live and have fun, and perhaps making it easier to merge into the culture.

with about 40,000 hotel rooms in rio de janeiro, there is always a huge amount of competition for spaces, guest houses makes for a great alternative for those looking for a different trip to the city, and sometimes even making it a cheaper option for traverlers on a budget - options like couchsurfing and apartment sharing can all help cut back on some of the accomodation expenses seen while traveling.