Is Brazil Safe for Solo Female Travelers?

Solo travel experience

Brazil is one of the most magical places I’ve ever visited. It resonates so much with me as a person - the music, food, people. Everything is so colorful and warm. I visited Salvador da Bahia, Buzios, Morro de São Paulo, and Rio de Janeiro. I would recommend brushing up on some Portuguese before you go, as it’s not always assumed that people know English. Salvador doesn’t have any nonstop flights from the USA, but you should go nevertheless, Bahia is beautiful - the people, the beaches, the music. I definitely felt safe, but don’t carry your phone around openly or wear any gadgets or flashy jewelry in cities, as this leaves you susceptible to thieves.

Solo travel experience

It was my first time travelling alone. I spent a few days in São Paulo and a few in Rio. It was an incredible journey, and Brazil is a beautiful country with delicious food, great entertainment, and friendly people. I was cautious during my journey for safety reasons, but I never felt in danger (I was with a Brazilian friend and we stayed in safe places). I can't wait to return and discover more of this country.

Group travel experience

I fell in love with Brazil during my visit in November. I was in Sao Paulo and Rio and I definitely recommend seeing both of these cities. I traveled with my best friend and we felt very safe. She was running in the morning, and I was walking alone for a few hours one day and felt very comfortable. Coming from New York, I found everything to be very affordable, from hotels to meals and transportation. The local residents are incredibly friendly and made us feel at home.

In general, it's a safe country, but you have to be careful because you can be robbed. You need to be careful with your belongings, not trust everyone because not everyone has a good heart. But it's safe

Brazil is a big country. The safety depends on the place you are visiting. But I wouldn't be walking alone at night and I always keep my bags in front of me because it is common to be robbed especially in big cities like São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, and other crowded capitals. You will have plenty of nice experience with loving and warm people though. Remember to keep your heart open and good memories will be made. 🙏🏼

Solo travel experience

I travelled 3 months in Brazil. I had an amazing time. The people are very friendly, even though it was hard to communicate sometimes, because I don't speak Portuguese and they most of the time don't speak English. A recommendation if you like nature: Chapada dos Veadeiros.

Couple travel experience

I have positive memories of Brazil, but we didn't go out in the evenings. In the Amazon, it was quiet and peaceful, without people. In Fortaleza - it's a typical resort and quite decent (even in the evenings it was peaceful). In Rio, we limited ourselves to sightseeing during the day and time on the beach, avoiding the slums. In Paraty, it was very touristy, with many people from Europe.