Considering the Golden Tulip Ipanema Plaza in Rio de Janeiro?
A VT member wrote the following comment about visiting Rio de Janeiro:
Northern Rio by el_ruso
North of Centro appears to be a 'low income area' - the contrast of lifestyle with the south is simply incredible. You will pass through this area on the way to and from the airport. You will also pass a sewage plant - be sure to ask your driver to close windows b/c the smell is very strong. You will realize that you are in the third world.