Originally Posted by
dhuey
There's a small chance I'll go for this, and if I do, I would want some major company to stand between me and any lodging/tickets I would need. Maybe a reputable tour operator or airbnb.com. Seems like a lot can go wrong with arrangements -- you want to have someone to work around problems on your behalf.
The situation in Rio cannot be trusted by foreigners. You are right to trust a major brand name.