Is Manaus Safe for Women?
Safety rating
Women living in Manaus consider the safety level to be relatively low, with an overall safety rating of 1.5 out of 5.
Crime rating
Women living in Manaus consider the crime rate to be relatively low, with an overall crime rating of 2 out of 5.
Violence rating
On average 11.7% percentage of women in Brazil have experienced physical and/or sexual violence from an intimate partner at some time in their life, according to OECD Data.
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Crime & Safety Statistics
Safety rating: | 1.5/5 | Unsafe |
Safety walking alone after dark: | N/A | Not enough data |
Safety using public transport: | N/A | Not enough data |
Crime rate: | 2/5 | Low |
Worries of being sexually harassed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being sexually assaulted or raped: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being physically attacked: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of home broken and things stolen: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being mugged or robbed: | N/A | Not enough data |
Worries of being kidnapped or murdered: | N/A | Not enough data |
How safe is Manaus?
Sabrina
During the day, in general, you can walk in any area. At night, even in tourist spots, there isn't enough security. On my second day in the city, I suffered an attempted robbery during which I was assaulted and had to get about four stitches in my head... the rule is clear: at night, always use Uber to get around. If you are in an enclosed place, it's fine. The real problem is being out on the street after 8pm.
Posted: August 24, 2025Is Manaus worth visiting?
Merle
Germany
Solo travel
I have super mixed feelings about the experience. I didn‘t like Manaus because I felt unsafe and there was a lot of trash and ugly buildings (I know that a lot of people like the centre but I didn‘t find anything special) but it‘s the gate to the amazing Amazon Forest and I loved being in the nature. So yeah, I expected more from the city but you should definitly go there to start your trip to the Amazon forest! (I personally can recommend the Cabana Nativa Paraíso a lot!)
Posted: August 4, 2025Safety in Brazil
