In article , Jason
Martz writes
I'm travelling to Rio in a month AFTER Carnival and wanted to know
whether anyone has good info on where to stay in Copa -- im
considering California Othon and Debret -- and what their "guest
policies" are. Since it's my first trip out there I'm also wondering
whether it's safe; whether i need guide to show me around.

The advice you'll get from this ng is to stay in Ipanema. Copa is too
touristy and it attracts the hustlers.

--
JohnM
Author of Brazil: Life, Blood, Soul
http://www.scroll.demon.co.uk/spaver.htm