based on 69 experiences from female travelers
Pietra
Italy
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, 2025Merle
Germany
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, 2025Anna
United Kingdom
Loved Brazil, its large cities, its UNESCO heritage villages, the tech and the traditional, the beach and the mountains, the unbelievable diversity of its people and its plants. I spent an entire afternoon in a park, contemplating the trees and enjoying a bit of people watching. I went on a couple of amazing walking tours, one in Sao Paulo, about the culinary traditions of the historical immigration neighbourhood of Liberdade, and another in Rio, to hear about the amazing (and often untold) lives of the women who made history. I had great food (pao de queijo eaten at all hours, a massive feijoada that I couldn't finish) and absolutely excellent coffee. Café coado is my new obsession. And they are hosting COP30 next year!
Posted: June 30, 2025Experienced: May, 2025Suelen
Brazil
In Rio de Janeiro, most touristic areas are safe. The local food is amazing. The beaches are impressive. People is very friendly. I highly recommend it. Attractions are not expensive for travelers. You can use the public transport without worry.
Posted: June 20, 2025I really loved Pipa, its a totally safe place, with very nice people open to meet and hang out, from all parts of the world. There you have 4 amazing beaches to go walking, you can go everywhere walking bc its no so big. I stayed in hostels with shared rooms, and met a lot of people. You can take surf lessons, but I dont recommend the company MarAlto for your classes.
Posted: June 2, 2025Based on 205 local experiences
Based on 205 local experiences
Ángela
I'm from Bogotá, Colombia, so that's the only place I can compare to São Paulo. This city has welcomed me very well; people are somewhat reserved, but they're also very open and kind. As a foreigner, they help you a lot; if they know you're from elsewhere, they're interested in listening to you and sharing their culture, and they also give you great advice :)
Posted: August 20, 2025