breakfast is usually included in the price of the stay, consisting mainly of breads, cheeses, a selection of fruits and cakes, coffee, juices, cereals, yogurt, and the occasional eggs and sausages.

most pousadas have a bar for guests who are looking to unwind at the end of a day at the beach or looking to drink fresh caipriinhas or a cold national beer before heading to a local venue for some nighttime fun.

as pousadas are usually individually run, the staff and the atmosphere of the place can be quite involving, and a precious source of recommendations for activities in rio - there are a variety foreign run pousadas in rio, making communication much easier for those who do not speak portuguese.