Welcome to Horizon Rio

Horizon Rio is above all an experienced team surrounded by a vast network of experts to accompany you in your new real estate project, or even a change of life!

Rental, purchase, sale, management, visa, concierge, we assure you access to the best professionals in Rio. Multilingual and multicultural, we will answer your questions and help you find your new Horizon.

Horizon Rio is above all an experienced team surrounded by a vast network of experts to accompany you in your new real estate project, or even a change of life!

Rental, purchase, sale, management, visa, concierge, we assure you access to the best professionals in Rio. Multilingual and multicultural, we will answer your questions and help you find your new Horizon.

Cyril Stern

Emilio Rivero

Fréderic Gachet

Partner & Founder

French and passionate about Brazil for more than 25 years and settled by love in Rio since 2014, Cyril quickly specialized in luxury real estate. After having revitalized and managed one of the big agencies in Rio, he decided to co-found Horizon Rio with a team and a network of tested and approved Experts. 

Graduated from the EM Lyon Business School and a certified real estate agent, he uses his extensive experience in the tech and data industries to develop a property hunting methodology that will allow you to access nearly 90% of the properties available for sale. He has a habit of telling his clients, "as a Gringo, the questions you will ask yourself, the obstacles and joys you will encounter during your adventure in Rio, well I have experienced and conquered them myself!"

Partner & Founder

French and passionate about Brazil for more than 25 years and settled by love in Rio since 2014, Cyril quickly specialized in luxury real estate. After having revitalized and managed one of the big agencies in Rio, he decided to co-found Horizon Rio with a team and a network of tested and approved Experts. 

Graduated from the EM Lyon Business School and a certified real estate agent, he uses his extensive experience in the tech and data industries to develop a property hunting methodology that will allow you to access nearly 90% of the properties available for sale. He has a habit of telling his clients, "as a Gringo, the questions you will ask yourself, the obstacles and joys you will encounter during your adventure in Rio, well I have experienced and conquered them myself!"

Partner & Founder

French and passionate about Brazil for more than 25 years and settled by love in Rio since 2014, Cyril quickly specialized in luxury real estate. After having revitalized and managed one of the big agencies in Rio, he decided to co-found Horizon Rio with a team and a network of tested and approved Experts. 

Graduated from the EM Lyon Business School and a certified real estate agent, he uses his extensive experience in the tech and data industries to develop a property hunting methodology that will allow you to access nearly 90% of the properties available for sale. He has a habit of telling his clients, "as a Gringo, the questions you will ask yourself, the obstacles and joys you will encounter during your adventure in Rio, well I have experienced and conquered them myself!"

Collaborator - Digital Strategies & Marketing

Argentinean from Littoral, living in Rio de Janeiro since 2015. At 26 years old, he also decided to change career and start visual arts at Escola de Artes Visuais do Parque Lage (Br) and also at Académie de la Grande Chaumière (Fr). He has already participated in group exhibitions in Chile, Argentina, Colombia and Brazil.

In 2020 he decided to create Emilio Rivero Studio. He has worked as art director for different local and international companies. Associated in Horizon Rio since 2021, he has actively decided on the visual identity of the brand: a tropical palette, with an elegant style that reflects a horizon. 
"At Horizon Rio I will create beautiful visuals to satisfy homeowners who advertise with us, as well as save clients' time by creating virtual tours".

Collaborator - Short Term Rental Specialist 

Native to Paris and Lausanne and educated at the prestigious Collège Champittet, this consultant bridges French cultural sophistication with Swiss technical precision. Based in Brazil for over a decade, he has become a leading figure in the luxury real estate market, serving as a strategic partner for elite clients who demand nothing less than perfection. His background in managing complex technology and telecommunications operations, particularly with systems like SAP, ensures a consultancy rooted in analytical discipline, absolute organization, and total legal security for Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals.

His expertise spans sales, long-term leases, and seasonal rentals of iconic properties. As a multilingual and multicultural professional, he navigates diverse nationalities with ease, understanding the aesthetic nuances and privacy requirements of a global clientele. Beyond mere transactions, his focus lies in wealth management and the realization of life projects, driven by a passion for Brazilian culture and family values. For him, true luxury is the combination of invisible effort and flawless results, offering impeccable curation for those seeking absolute exclusivity in the "Cidade Maravilhosa."

Collaborator - Short Term Rental Specialist 

Native to Paris and Lausanne and educated at the prestigious Collège Champittet, this consultant bridges French cultural sophistication with Swiss technical precision. Based in Brazil for over a decade, he has become a leading figure in the luxury real estate market, serving as a strategic partner for elite clients who demand nothing less than perfection. His background in managing complex technology and telecommunications operations, particularly with systems like SAP, ensures a consultancy rooted in analytical discipline, absolute organization, and total legal security for Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals.

His expertise spans sales, long-term leases, and seasonal rentals of iconic properties. As a multilingual and multicultural professional, he navigates diverse nationalities with ease, understanding the aesthetic nuances and privacy requirements of a global clientele. Beyond mere transactions, his focus lies in wealth management and the realization of life projects, driven by a passion for Brazilian culture and family values. For him, true luxury is the combination of invisible effort and flawless results, offering impeccable curation for those seeking absolute exclusivity in the "Cidade Maravilhosa."

Collaborator - Short Term Rental Specialist 

Native to Paris and Lausanne and educated at the prestigious Collège Champittet, this consultant bridges French cultural sophistication with Swiss technical precision. Based in Brazil for over a decade, he has become a leading figure in the luxury real estate market, serving as a strategic partner for elite clients who demand nothing less than perfection. His background in managing complex technology and telecommunications operations, particularly with systems like SAP, ensures a consultancy rooted in analytical discipline, absolute organization, and total legal security for Ultra-High-Net-Worth individuals.

His expertise spans sales, long-term leases, and seasonal rentals of iconic properties. As a multilingual and multicultural professional, he navigates diverse nationalities with ease, understanding the aesthetic nuances and privacy requirements of a global clientele. Beyond mere transactions, his focus lies in wealth management and the realization of life projects, driven by a passion for Brazilian culture and family values. For him, true luxury is the combination of invisible effort and flawless results, offering impeccable curation for those seeking absolute exclusivity in the "Cidade Maravilhosa."

Ary Sucena

Christophe Paris & Rodrigo Cardoso

Mickael Viglino

23rd Notary Office

The 23rd Notary Office is specialized in marketing, notary advice and registration services. The Notary will accompany you in all the procedures, controlling the necessary conditions for the acquisition and the signing of the purchase deed (Escritura). The Notary also controls the documentation and answers questions related to the procedure at the Real Estate Registry (RGI).

In Brazil it is customary for the buyer to choose his Notary. It is also possible for anyone to sign a deed of purchase remotely through the issuance of a digital certificate and an e-Notary procedure (Law nº 14.063, of September 23, 2020)

HouseInRio - Architects

HouseInRio has a unique expertise to develop projects of architecture, renovation, interior design and furnishing.  For Christophe and Rodrigo, each project is a journey through the culture of Brazil. Their achievements, in addition to being a showcase of the best that Brazil has to offer, guarantee the satisfaction of their clients' needs.

French Brazilian corporate lawyer at J.G. Assis de Almeida & Associados

Curious and well-spirited French-Brazilian lawyer and public policy advisor and highly qualified lawyer, Mickael has been advising individuals and organizations on their projects and acquisitions in Brazil for over 10 years. Fluent in French, Portuguese and English, he will make sure you buy your new Horizon in security.

French Brazilian corporate lawyer at J.G. Assis de Almeida & Associados

Curious and well-spirited French-Brazilian lawyer and public policy advisor and highly qualified lawyer, Mickael has been advising individuals and organizations on their projects and acquisitions in Brazil for over 10 years. Fluent in French, Portuguese and English, he will make sure you buy your new Horizon in security.

French Brazilian corporate lawyer at J.G. Assis de Almeida & Associados

Curious and well-spirited French-Brazilian lawyer and public policy advisor and highly qualified lawyer, Mickael has been advising individuals and organizations on their projects and acquisitions in Brazil for over 10 years. Fluent in French, Portuguese and English, he will make sure you buy your new Horizon in security.

Camille Micault & Team

NGO Friends

Visa Specialist at M.W. Migration Consulting

For 10 years, Melanie and her team have been accompanying foreigners, whatever their nationality, in their visa applications and follow-up. Professional visas, family visas, investor visas (Golden Visa), as well as in all Brazilian naturalization applications, she will accompany you with confidence. Melanie is also involved in the MAWON association, helping migrants and refugees.

Visa Specialist at M.W. Migration Consulting

For 10 years, Melanie and her team have been accompanying foreigners, whatever their nationality, in their visa applications and follow-up. Professional visas, family visas, investor visas (Golden Visa), as well as in all Brazilian naturalization applications, she will accompany you with confidence. Melanie is also involved in the MAWON association, helping migrants and refugees.

Visa Specialist at M.W. Migration Consulting

For 10 years, Melanie and her team have been accompanying foreigners, whatever their nationality, in their visa applications and follow-up. Professional visas, family visas, investor visas (Golden Visa), as well as in all Brazilian naturalization applications, she will accompany you with confidence. Melanie is also involved in the MAWON association, helping migrants and refugees.

Brazil Exclusive Travels - Luxury Concierge service

Brazil Exclusive Travels was created in 2016 by Camille Micault. Since the beginning, they have distinguished themselves by their professionalism, responsiveness and knowledge of the local market. As a multicultural team, Dara, Vincent, Luis et Camille will make your journey unforgettable.

At Horizon Rio we do things differently, that's why we support two institutions in Rio de Janeiro responsible, like us, for finding homes for people in need:
* Rede Abrigo: helps children and adolescents in foster care to enjoy a life free from any kind of violence.
* Escritório RJ: NGO TETO in Rio de Janeiro. For more than 14 years in Brazil, mobilizing volunteers to work side by side with men and women living in precarious communities. Together, we build concrete and emergency solutions that provide improvements in the housing and habitat conditions of these territories.

At Horizon Rio we do things differently, that's why we support two institutions in Rio de Janeiro responsible, like us, for finding homes for people in need:
* Rede Abrigo: helps children and adolescents in foster care to enjoy a life free from any kind of violence.
* Escritório RJ: NGO TETO in Rio de Janeiro. For more than 14 years in Brazil, mobilizing volunteers to work side by side with men and women living in precarious communities. Together, we build concrete and emergency solutions that provide improvements in the housing and habitat conditions of these territories.

At Horizon Rio we do things differently, that's why we support two institutions in Rio de Janeiro responsible, like us, for finding homes for people in need:
* Rede Abrigo: helps children and adolescents in foster care to enjoy a life free from any kind of violence.
* Escritório RJ: NGO TETO in Rio de Janeiro. For more than 14 years in Brazil, mobilizing volunteers to work side by side with men and women living in precarious communities. Together, we build concrete and emergency solutions that provide improvements in the housing and habitat conditions of these territories.