Is Brazil safe for solo female travelers?

Brazil is a country of many contrasts with unique culture and affluent natural beauty. However, safety can be a concern, particularly for solo female travelers. The different parts of Brazil present varying levels of security. Some safer regions like Florianopolis and Rio Grande do Sul can be enjoyed with relative peace. However, cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo tend to have higher crime rates. It's always advisable to stay alert, avoid isolated areas, especially at night, and to keep your belongings close. As always, knowledge of the local language Portuguese is invaluable to navigate any safety concerns.

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How safe is Brazil for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 73 experiences from female travelers

Isabella

Isabella

Chile

Rio de Janeiro, Solo travel

Cheap, cool, full of amazing people, great if you wanna go single and want to meet people and just vibe ;) I went with a friend and we had a great time, I will sure come back in the summer so I can visit this beautiful city again!

Posted: December 21, 2025
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Praia de Iracema, Group travel

The boardwalk in front of Iracema beach is peaceful, beautiful, and has a wide variety of foods. However, you need to be careful with the cars, as they drive at high speeds and do not respect pedestrian crossings. The beach is not suitable for swimming and is also dangerous.

Posted: October 3, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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Flavia

Flavia

Chile

Rio de Janeiro, Group travel

Overall, the trip was great. I traveled with my sister and her partner, and even though we sometimes went out together or separately, I felt pretty safe, always sticking to the quieter areas I knew were quieter. In the afternoon and at night, you can walk around Copacabana or along Rio's waterfront. However, I don't recommend going to Celarón at night. Many people say it's a great place to party. I've also heard many terrible stories about being mugged, intimidated, or otherwise attacked. You should definitely visit the beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon, as well as Praia Vermelha. Other must-sees include Sugar Loaf Mountain, the Botanical Garden, Christ the Redeemer, and Tijuca National Park. A very interesting place to visit is the Museu do Amanhã. There are definitely plenty of museums and cultural attractions, as well as many beautiful beaches. Regarding food, I'm not a particular fan, but street food, especially the corn with butter, was delicious after climbing up and down the Sugar Loaf Mountain. We stayed in a high-rise apartment in a very, very old building in Copacabana. While it looked very nice in photos and also very pretty inside, the building wasn't in very good structural condition, which made us a little unsafe. Overall, it felt pretty safe, though I wouldn't recommend going to other places at night. Our transportation to visit the area was mainly a bicycle, rented through a phone app. Also, since everything was very close, it was very easy to walk almost everywhere. When we had to travel to distant places, we used public transportation or took a car through phone apps.

Posted: October 3, 2025Experienced: May, 2023
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Rio de Janeiro, Solo travel

* Extremely beautiful but did feel safe at all. * If you visit Pao de Azucar, go for the sunset, one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in my life. * A cool and safe space to stay is Hostel Sunrise, a room only for women, a pool and an entrance right on the road, which makes it safer to go home at night with an uber or taxi. * If you are alone, I would definitely recommend to travel with a Dry Bag to allow you to the beach with some basic belongings.

Posted: September 1, 2025Experienced: July, 2025
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Pietra

Pietra

Italy

Brazil, Solo travel

Rio de Janeiro is a violent city, but I've gone a couple of times there and everything was good. Day 1: Christ & Sugarloaf; Day 2: Copacabana & Ipanema; Day 3: Santa Teresa & Lapa; Day 4: Tijuca Forest hike; Day 5: Maracanã & Samba night. Restaurant: Aprazível, which won a Michelin

Posted: August 18, 2025
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How safe is Brazil for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 218 local experiences

Local crime index

3 /5

Based on 218 local experiences

Sofia

Sofia

Florianopolis

Florianópolis is a safe place when we're talking about robberies and assaults, but not 100% safe when we're talking about violence against woman. Stay together is our best way to keep safe and care about ourselves.

Posted: December 10, 2025
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Bianca

Bianca

Passo Fundo

Its not the safest city in Brazil but it's cole to the countryside so it's not that dangerous, nothing compared to São Paulo or Rio de Janeiro for example. You have to be careful but you can hold your cellphone while walking on the street.

Posted: December 9, 2025
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Pocos De Caldas

small town full of tourists where you can walk down the street peacefully

Posted: December 4, 2025
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Maíra

Maíra

Porto Alegre

In Brazil in general, and also here in Porto Alegre, where I live, it’s important to keep your belongings very close to you at all times, like your phone, bag, and wallet. Stay aware of the area you’re walking in and pay attention to the people around you. If you notice someone watching you too closely, something might happen. It’s safer to walk around if you’re accompanied, not all areas of Porto Alegre are like this, but to be on the safe side, having someone with you is better. Avoid walking alone at night, especially in downtown Porto Alegre. Stick to busier, well-lit areas. During the day, downtown is much better for walking. It’s also usually safer to take an Uber rather than walking at night, for example

Posted: November 26, 2025
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Sonia

Sonia

São Paulo

Not to much, you have to be “malandro” - but usually gringos aren’t. Just Dont be on the street waving your phone to pickpockets, and try to always go out with a friend if you don’t know where u r going.

Posted: October 21, 2025
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Safety in Brazil

Hospitality Exchange in Brazil

Renata

Renata

Campinas

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I Just love to travel, learn new things, meet people from another cultura, tryng to learn New languages Just like english, french and spanish...

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Letícia

Letícia

São Paulo

Can host for:

7 days

About me

Creative soul with a love for languages, music, and storytelling. I travel to feel alive, to learn, and to meet kind people with open hearts. Always up for a beach sunset, a good coffee, or a deep chat about life.

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Aline

Aline

Salvador

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I am a solo traveller that wants to know all the World!!!! I have been in europe twice before ; and bali . And south America too!!!! I love to dance and have fun!!!

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Tatiane

Tatiane

Recife

Can host for:

2 days

About me

Hey, i am a teacher, also OT student, born and raised in Recife, shy but love to make new friends, i can show you around and grab a drink!

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Sara

Sara

Itajubá

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi I am Sara, passionate for slow travel and getting to experience the world. I believe that the most important exchange is the one that happens between 2 human beings open to share and to listen to each other. I would be pleased to learn from you and contribute to your path as well 🤗 I studied business and have worked for different companies over the years, while dedicating time also to volunteering in education and environmental causes. Recently, I realized I no longer want to work just for profit — I want my work to have real meaning. I’m now hoping to find a paid role in a nonprofit organization. In the meantime, I’ll be living a new adventure as an au pair in Europe, making time to explore, learn new things, meet amazing people, and keep volunteering whenever I can. 🥰🌈

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Helena

Helena

São Paulo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

First solo travel destination, here we go! I'll be seeing you, Japan. Would love to hang out with people coming to São Paulo, feel free to reach out. :)

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Naty

Naty

São Paulo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

I love meeting new people and I'm looking to help girls who need tips or are staying here in the city! It's a little dangerous for outsiders here, but it's beautiful and a lot of fun! I'm an actress in training and I love art as a whole, it's full of it here! I don't speak English fluently, but I'm willing to make new friends even with this obstacle ;)

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Maria

Maria

Ubatuba

Can host for:

5 days

About me

free spirited, always open to new experiences and learning! the world becomes a much more interesting place when you get to see life through many different lenses! I’m usually not too far from the coast 🏄‍♀️

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Ana

Ana

São Paulo

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, I’m Ana, a 27-year old Brazilian girl who has her heart open to what life has to offer. I’m a Sagittarius moon and sun, so you would expect me to have wheels on my feet, but I’m also a Scorpio rising, which gives me the interest to get to know people deeply. (Yes, I love astrology and would love to read you your birth chart for fun.) I’m interested in getting to know people from around the world, so hit me up if you are in São Paulo, but I’m also going to Europe in July and would love to meet up or even stay with you for a few days ☺️ I’ve done couchsurfing before and always had a wonderful experience, so I hope you feel comfortable to stay with me too!

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Maria

Maria

Campinas

Can host for:

3 days

About me

Hi, my name is Maria! I am a Brazilian student currently studying abroad at Cardiff University until July 2025. I would love to travel more throughout Europe and meet new people! 🇧🇷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

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