Is Brazil safe?

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donot.passgo

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 â€œfavelasâ€ 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facilities from 10 p.m. to reduce the risk of this occurring around midnight (i.e. when a cardâ€™s daily limit can be withdrawn twice - just before and after midnight).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.

Jock

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.

ocean.denis

depends a lot where you go...
same as asking is the US safe?
Is Europe safe?
Is India safe?
its a big country

lana_sands

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......

JOJO

from what,and as apposed to where

andy t

as long as you don't have an allergy and you take care taking the shell off, they are one of my favourites!

The Corinthian

I lived there for a few years and did not have any problems. I suppose it is like anywhere else - be aware, be careful, avoid problem areas, etc. you should be okay.

s@n

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!

mh2007br

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.

B V

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...

Zed

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

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! :)

MIA

It is not that safe...
but you can live and travel there....
Just... always be careful... and look after yourself!

decio

No, it's not. Brazil is a country in Earth, and this planet is unsafe because of the U.S. government and his imperialist posture.

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