Is Brazil Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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Yara
France
Historic Centre of Salvador de Bahia, Family travel
The view from up there is magnificent. Taking the big elevator up is simply magical. Once you reach the top, there's a huge square with an adorable local market. The local food is delicious and I have an unforgettable memory of it.
Posted: October 31, 2026
Lili
Argentina
Sao Luis, Solo travel
Loved my experience in Maranhão! Such a beautiful place to stay ! I've been in São Luis (too big for me, and not that safe) and a few villages near Lençois Maranhenses. You definitely have to visit the park, it's splendid. Choose the right season though ! I crossed it walking for 3 days with a group and a guide, that was incredible and a great way to improve my Brazilian portuguese!
Posted: October 27, 2026Experienced: May, 2026
Yomara
Peru
Brazil, Group travel
I traveled to Brasil last year with my friends. We arrived to São Paulo first and then we took a bus to Rio. The beaches and city are awesome. After, we went to Buzios. It is a beautiful village with beaches that impressed me! 😊
Posted: September 29, 2026
Larah
Brazil
Gramado, Family travel
Gramado 🇧🇷 Expensive destination, but beautiful! Amazing views, charming architecture, great chocolate, nice attractions, and beautiful vineyards. Snowland was fun, and the shows around Christmas were absolutely magical and beautiful. 🎄✨
Posted: September 5, 2026Experienced: December, 2023
Clara
Brazil
Ibitipoca State Park, Family travel
It's a beautiful secluded place where u can enjoy being around nature, pure air and tradicional food. I had low expectations going to Ibitipoca, but I got surprised all the way. It's a great place to visit whether it's with family' friends or even by yourself.
Posted: August 2, 2026Experienced: July, 2026
Anna
United States
Rio de Janeiro, Group travel
B-E-A-UUUtiful city. Seriously, probably one of the prettiest places I’ve ever been. I 1000% want to come back here some day. So much to do, and everyone was so nice, and unfortunately we were only there for a week so I was left wanting so much more. Brazil, you have my heart 🫶
Posted: July 26, 2026
Melissa
Brazil
Bahia, Family travel
I was very young so i dont remmember much but i now it was really fascinating and beautiful. My trip was expansive cause i live in the other side of Brazil, the total oposite and i was in a five stars big hotel
Posted: July 16, 2026Experienced: January, 2016
Vicky
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Solo travel
Rio was overall amazing! The food, weather and people were great, I got to experience the carnival and I met many other travelers. I was just worried about getting my phone stolen but I kept it in my purse when I’m walking in the streets and I took Uber at night.
Posted: July 7, 2026
Rio de Janeiro, Group travel
What a great trip to Brazil last year at carnival time. We visited Rio, Paraty and Ilha Grande. :) This year planned a trip to Salvador and other places in August 🫶😊 I am looking forward to a great time with amazing food, great views and a great culture to enjoy.
Posted: June 13, 2026Experienced: January, 2025
Mirian
Venezuela
Niteroi, Group travel
I went here with my sisters and a bunch of other people. We stayed at a local's home and it was just an amazing experience. They're so welcoming and even though we spoke different languages we were able to communicate. The sights were incredible from the favelas, and transportation was efficient, sometimes too efficient, I remember one driver gassing it down hill and I thought that was gonna be my last day on earth 🤣 but we survived.
Posted: May 19, 2026Experienced: August, 2023Is Brazil safe for women?
Florianopolis
I have heard Rio vermelho in Florianópolis is unsafe, but cannot confirm it, never been there..……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Posted: October 31, 2026
Anto
Armacao dos Búzios
You can leave your staff on the beach and nothing happens. You can walk alone during the night and nothing happens. Of course it is necessary to be aware you have to pay attention sometimes. This is latinoamerica but Búzios is a safe place to leave and stay on holidays
Posted: September 19, 2026Belo Horizonte
Visit Belo Horizonte can be safe but you need to pay attention on your stuffs during all the day. In the center of the city there are a lot of homeless so I don’t recommend walking alone during the night. Always pay attention in you stuffs, don’t walk with the phone on hands and save it in a bag in front of your body
Posted: September 10, 2026
Sara
São Paulo
I've never been in any bad situation here, even going out alone at night. But I heard about pickpocket and thefts from friends. I would only recommend to not go to the center alone. And dont show off much jewelry and expensive stuff anywhere
Posted: September 9, 2026Duque de Caxias
Unsafe around some places specially at night. Avoid going to Caxias alone. If for some reason you want to visit here, try coming with someone of the region that knows the place very well.
Posted: August 9, 2026
Hellen
Curitiba
Generally safe, important to be aware of your surroundings and not walk alone at night. Is safe to use public transport and walk alone during the day. The downtown can be dangerous at night, so be with other people.
Posted: July 19, 2026Safety in Brazil
Hospitality Exchange in Brazil
Anto
Armacao dos Búzios
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
I'm a traveller around the world looking for new friends and new adventures. I'm really keen on doing new activities and trying everything that sounds interesting and also crazy
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Karolyne
São Paulo
Can host for:
4 nights
About me
Hey girls! I'm Karol, I'm from the south of Brazil but now I live in São Paulo with my bf who travels a lot and my cat, named Miley. I would love to help ans get to know new people, I did a backpack all by myself 3 years ago and I know how we can feel unsafe sometimes so that's why I'm here. I would love to meet ya! I'm also learnig spanish but I think I can communicate enough already so that's it! I'm super interested in home exchange too.
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