i know its been up here before but i had to add a blog
the hostel recommendations for rio have been great from the thorn tree and my favorite one was in rioi have only just left and miss rio already im bitten by the rio bug!
it was the samba villa hostel in rio de janiero are called lapa that was my favorite it was a great find who ever first recommended it.
it wasnt only cheap but it was really nice and a decent breakfast when the rates only 19 reais!
it was close to everything and loved the area,it was nice to find a place that wasnt over priced and over rated this hostel was the real deal.
you must try the resturants around this area are so cheap and you get enough for 2 people

pattilasilvas
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