the carioca culture runs on family and tradition, making a lot of the local customs to revolve around the concept of maintaing strong relationships with their loved ones - many young adults tend to stay home, typically until marriage, not only because of the strong family ties, but also because it is in that time that they begin to save up for their future.

seeing as the real estate market in the marvelous city can be at times quite expensive, and many locals still share a household with their relatives, it is as a form of respect to family members that couples and romantic pairs seek an alternative space for some alone time - motels offer a precious alternative to find privacy.    

somewhere in between ad-hoc hourly accommodations, and normal hotels, motels in rio de janeiro are everywhere, and ever more popular - at times also called love motels, these type of lodging establishments are where many locals go to find intimacy, in a made-for-the-occasion environment.