name: Visual Roc Hostel
description: Easy access. Metro station close by. Secure adress. Privileged and very famous destination. Rio's beautiful relationship between the city and the forest. Activities nearby. Experienced, polyglot workforce. Unique views. Freezer full of beers...<br /><br /><b>The space</b><br />Visual Roc Hostel is located on the hill/village of Laboriaux – Rocinha. More precisely at Maria do Carmo street.<br />With easy access (Uber cars, bus stop 3 minutes away and motorcycle-taxi) the hill of Laboriaux is a privileged and very famous destination. It is surrounded by the beautiful and lively Tijuca Forest and it stays in the middle of a valley; with the view of all the southern zone of Rio.<br />For example, from the comfort of our balconies or in a simple walk down the street you can see the beaches of Leblon (2.6km) and Ipanema (4.3km) and Arpoador (5.5km), Corcovado hill, Sugar Loaf, the giant Pedra da Gávea, “Two Brothers”, Rodrigo de Freitas lagoon, Jockey Club Rio, all of Rocinha, the paraglider