Rio Surf n Stay

GENERAL INFORMATION A Surfer or have you always wanted to try? Enjoy Beautiful Nature Reserve Beachs- hiking,surfing,BBQ and feel the real Brazil. 1min walk to beach of Macumba- 30min bus ride from Ipanema.Our hostel is a spacious Surf styled house only 100m from the beach and its the perfect spot to relax in a hammock after a day of Surfing and other adventures. We are centered in the middle of 7 different Surfing beaches, making it easy access by foot, bike and car. We are located opposite to �Macumba Beach� in Recreio dos Bandeirantes, on the outer skirts of the Rio City, 30min down the coast from Ipanema. Easy to access by bus, taxi, or we can arrange you a pick up. The hostel was put together and is run by a young couple, a New Zealander and Brazilian. Both being well travelled surfers, they have put this interesting house together for you to fall in love with. 'Our house is your home while you stay with us in Rio and enjoy the feeling of living in Brazil, we live in this area for a reason that you should experiance'. This area is ranked the best and most consistent surf beaches in the Rio City. The secluded beaches Prainha and Grumari have amazing jungle mountain backdrop with no development, and on a hot weekend day, are the favorite hangout beaches for surfers, famous actors, and Brazilian hot bodies. Grumari is even the spot where the beach scene from the movie City of God was filmed. These are the safest, cleanest and most relaxed beaches of the Rio City. Stay with us, the only hostel in the untouched area and be able to experiance an island style feeling close to the city. The rooms are spacious, all with ceiling fans, screened windows, and your own personal bathroom with hot water showers. Your bed will be made for your arrival with our sheets provided. We offer double, twin, single, and shared dorm rooms. Includes a mini Buffet daily of fruits, cakes, and breads with ham, cheese and jams. Also a selection of juices, teas and fresh Brazilian coffee. Plus, to top it all off, a surf video playing in the background to amp you up for the day.We have no curfews and give every customer their own key to the gate, so you can come and go as you please.Home cooked meals (R$10) are provided nightly and the best all you can eat Brazilian BBQ�s (R$15) are made each weekend. We also have a all hour surf bar offering beers (R$2.50) and Caipirinhas (R$3.50) as well as sodas and bottled water (R$2.50). and free pool table . SURFING TRANSPORT in the Kombi Van, to search for the perfect waves of the day. (If the wave out front isn�t the best). This is offered for free when you do your surf lessons or board rental.Pick-ups for surfing tours with us are also offered daily from anywhere in the city. Contact us or talk to reception at your hostel. SURF BOARD RENTAL - We have all types and in good condition. 2 Hours - R$25Half Day - R$35Full Day - R$45SURF LESSONS- Beginner and novice 2 hour lessons in English, Portuguese, Spanish and French.All equipment is provided; soft boards, leashes, uv shirts and rash guards. Instructors are certified and well trained ladies and guys. We promise you will stand up and progress. Great location to learn with warm waters all year round! Surf Packages can be customized to suit your needs. Contact us or ask on arrival. Private Lesson - R$85Group Lesson - R$65SKATE BOARD Park is located on the front of the Recreio beach; boards are available at the house.WALKS in nature reserve Beachs Come to see amazing look-outs, Get the best view in town and experience a tropical jungle walk of 45min up. For following event periods contact us about price and avaliablityCARNAVAL Package -**** 11 - 16th Feb 6 nights minimum stay - Cheaper than the city hostels - with a FREE 1 day activity eg- 2hr board rental or the Prainha nature walk . NEW Years package- 29/12/08 - 1/1/09 4 nights stay- all includes A Brazilian BBQ with cheap beers will be held for midday on the 31st to get you going for the New Year. Bring your white clothing it�s a tradition here.Languages spoken - English, Portugese, Spanish We look forward to getting you out surfing in RioSee you soon

Directions

To get there:- From Rio Novo Bus Station, Copacabana, Ipanema, Botafogo take Bus 175 � Recreio, S-20 or a white Van to Recreio beach. Get off at Rua 6w walk to rua oito w(8w) then turn right (you will see a bamboo surf shop on the corner), walk 50m to first road turn right , second house on left #1140. White fence, brown gate.- From the Airport GIG get a bus to Barra Shopping $10reais and another to Recreio (175, 179 or S-20). Get off at 6w then continue as above.- Or we can arrange you a driver that will bring you here at a set cost depending where you are.