Questions for those with experience in Brazil:
Have done quite a bit of research but would like opinions.
traveling solo, this ain't no family vacation. I have the chicas come to my place so definitely want 24 hr security.Need a safe area to walk around.
thinking of Rio and/or Sao Paulo for 2 to 4 weeks.
US citizen, do I need a visa or will passport do?
I'm flying out of Costa Rica or Panama, if familiar with airline with best business class?
Recommendation for hotel or vrbo/Air bnb (of course chica friendly/security) but would like a nice pool area, maybe beachfront view or close to beach? With that being said, in Rio....Copacabana or Impanema or Leblon or even Barra de Tijuca.
Or Sao Paulo....Jardin or other areas that are safe.
Nightly price is a little concern but mostly want a cool place that is walking distance to restaurants/malecon/ATM/store.
Suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks.