Is Brazil safe?

Answer 1

In many parts of Brazil you must take great care of yourself and your property.

Levels of crime, including muggings, are high. They can occur anywhere and often involve firearms or other weapons. You should be extra vigilant, particularly in major cities. You are advised to dress down, avoid wearing jewellery and expensive watches, and only carry small sums of money. Conceal your mobile phones and cameras. You should be ready to hand over your valuables if threatened; do not attempt to resist attackers as they will often use their weapons, particularly if under the influence of drugs. You should consider depositing your valuables and documents, including your passport, in your hotel safe if it is secure, and carry another form of photo ID.

Slums or “favelas” exist in all major Brazilian cities; they are characterised by poverty and extremely high levels of violent crime. Do not venture into a favela, unless this is safely organised by a respected tour guide. Consult your tour representative or hotel for further advice.

Thefts from cars are common, and cases of car jacking occur, sometimes with the occupants being taken and also forced to withdraw money at cash machines from their accounts. Many cash machines often limit withdrawal facilities from 10 p.m. to reduce the risk of this occurring around midnight (i.e. when a card’s daily limit can be withdrawn twice - just before and after midnight). When in a car you should keep the doors locked and the windows closed, and take particular care at traffic lights.

Avoid venturing out after dark in quiet streets except under reliable local advice. The threat of personal attack is lower outside the cities. However, incidents can occur anywhere, even in holiday destinations that appear relatively secure.


Credit card fraud is common, and you should never lose sight of your cards.

Mobile phone cloning occurs., Take care of your handset to avoid any unauthorised calls on your account.

Answer 2

Hi,
Brazil is a massive country, there will be cities that are safer than others.
Generally Brazilians don't wear anything that shows wealth. This includes expensive watches, trainers, handbags and phones. You should do the same. Also, make sure you don't carry a lot of money on you, just enough for the day. I wouldn't recommend taking the bus at night. It is safer to take a taxi. Do leave your documents, including your passport at the hotel or in a safe place. Carrying a copy of your I.D should be okay.
I've written a blog post about this
http://travelblender.tumblr.com/post/83656417312/is-brazil-a-safe-country-to-visit

Answer 3

With its bright sandy beaches, soaring hills and picturesque harbour, it's no surprise that Rio de Janeiro is recognized as the "cidade maravilhosa", or marvellous town and with hotelbye you can take the possibility and visit this amazing city. Rio de Janeiro is experiencing the South Atlantic coast and could be the second-largest town in Brazil. That town is blessed with one of the very most lovely organic controls for a metropolis in the world. The impressive landscape is one of the reasons that visitors decided Rio de Janeiro. During carnival year, a festival that everyone else heard, the streets load with music and ornately costumed performers getting tourists from all over the globe.

Answer 4

I'm in Brazil, here is not a jungle, here is a civilized country like all advanced countries, but some places here are extremely poor, here lies two Brazil, if you go in any big city here, you will think you are in europe, but safe do not cause bad for anyone!

Answer 5

About as safe as the USA. Has simular issues, places Gringos should avoid & those man eating fish in some rivers. The rain forest has its natual dangers. But you more likely to get jacked up in Say Washington DC or Philadelphia than Rio......

Answer 6

I prefer the Hollywood but yes, Brazil is safe enough. It doesn't catch your little liver as much as a Hollywood.

Answer 7

Yes and No....don't stray from the city too far without a local who is knowledgeable of the areas. Do not go into the favelas, ghettos...even with an experienced person it is still dangerous. If you can afford it, hire a personal driver...I did and it was an amazing value...

Answer 8

Most people (98%) who had problem in Brazil, just put themselves in jeopardy, doing stupity things like counting money at streets, showing values (jewerlly), and other dumb behaviours that called unwanted attention.
If you are wise and use commom sense, you will be fine.

Answer 9

After living a year in Rio--I was mugged and had my credit card cloned and know a lot more people who had these same issues (including ATM card cloning--yikes!). But it could have been much worse. Don't let this keep you from visiting---but do not let your guard down. I do not know much about the other big Brazilian cities. We never had problems in Angra, Iguacu, Parati, Teresopolis, Petropolis or Buzios--but anywhere there are tourists--there are sharks! :)

Answer 10

If you are sensible & take the usual precautions you will not have a problem. I've been to Brasil loads of times now & never had a problem once.