Nestled in the hills between Ipanema and Copacabana not far from the Cantagalo favela, Casa Mosquito is a glamorous villa with nine individually-styled rooms with old-world Ipanema charm. Views from the suites alternate between the Guanabara Bay below and the forest behind, and a rooftop with a heated infinity pool and bar with freshly-made caipirinha's, especially good at sunset. Note that the stretch of beach dominated by the gay community in Ipanema is within walking distance, and you must be fit enough to take some steep stairs to the hotel.