$76 rooms at the Villa Brasil Motel in Los Angeles

If you're fond of the tango, then now might be a good time to start tangoing. Because I found you the only true Brazilian digs in Los Angeles. That's right. Out of all the hundreds of Los Angeles motels, the Villa Brasil Motel on 11740 Washington Blvd is the only one which offers an authentic Brazilian lodging experience in the City.

That's because you get 2 for the price of 1. In addition to the 18 airconditioned guest rooms, there's also the Cafe Brasil restaurant right next door, which dishes out totally authentic Brazilian cuisine.

As for the motel itself, in addition to free wireless acess, you also get free satellite digital flat screen TV which provides the Rede Globo (Brazilian channel) in addition to the usual HBO, CNN, TNT, ESPN, Discovery, National Geographic, adult and local channels, and so on.

Amenities offered include free parking, maid service, kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, breakfast bar and a complimentary fruit basket. Every room has a Queen size bed and full bathroom. Double bed rooms are also available. The manager is on site 24 hrs.

And in spite of all this, and in spite of having a location ideally suited as a base for vacations in Los Angeles, the motel is still surprisingly cheap, and offers rooms for $76.

Info: 11740 Washington Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90066; (310) 636-0141; www.villabrasilmotel.com/