based on 56 experiences from female travelers
Livia
Brazil
I always travel to Bahia, it is two days always by car from where I live, but it’s always worth it. By going to Bahia I skip going to Salvador, the capital, bc I always go on high season (January, June, December) and this is not the best city to go in these times of the year. So I go to Chapada Diamantina. This is the best region of Bahia, where you’re in the interior of the state and can see the most beaten landscapes of your life. To go to Chapada Diamantina you really need a tourist guide to go with you to the places there, bc it’s not a very known place and walking by yourself is kinda hard. It is a very safe place to women, the less safe pleces is the road full of trucks and poorly signposted. (that’s also why I said it’s better to go with a guide) Moreover and last but not least Chapada Diamantina has the best people in the world. You can live a completely new experience, for example trying to find somewhere to eat and ending up in someone else’s home cause people wanted you to eat with them. And a lot of other amazing things you can find on your way there. Oh, also Chapada Diamantina doesn’t have beaches. My pictures at the beach was taken in Morro de São Paulo, which as island in the state of Bahia.
Posted: April 1, 2025Nicolette
United States
I never felt unsafe in Costa Rica, and I went to a handful of different towns on my own. I think the scariest part was the spiders in the cloud forest! I had great food, and met really hospitable locals. I tried to practice my Spanish but everyone kept speaking to me in English! So if you don’t know Spanish I think you’ll do just fine here.
Posted: March 30, 2025Ouro Preto is a beautiful city in the Minais Gerais mountains. It feels really safe, has nice restaurants as well. I would recomend visiting the different churches over multiple days, there are so many!
Posted: March 26, 2025Experienced: February, 2025Paula
Portugal
I loved Rio! I also managed to see some carnival celebrations as they started in January already! I felt very safe although I was also cautious because I know that it can be very unsafe there. Prices were very affordable but, as usually, in more touristic areas they were higher than they should be. I can definitely reccomend! And the weather was awesome.
Posted: February 3, 2025Experienced: December, 2024Kassandra
Germany
The island is extremely chill. Apart from Christmas and New Year’s and carnival there is nothing going on. If you like that you’ll have a great time there. Just mind that many restaurants might be closed. Bar nativos seems to be one of the best food places on the island. First I was a bit stressed if it is okay to walk down the beach at night. But it seems to be okay. At least that’s what a local woman told me. The community there is so small. If you like it simple, easy-going and lots of nature join the right place. I had a room with breakfast in Pousada Maresia. Host Luis did a great job.
Posted: February 2, 2025Kassandra
Germany
I was told Pomerode would be the most German place in Brazil. So as a German I was interested in what that could mean. But it feels really strange, because there is a hype for something that doesn’t exist. It is very tourist orientated, a bit like Disneyland. It seems to be mainly about selling stuff like beer glasses with Germann flags on, cuckoo clocks, chocolate, meat and wurst stuff. You get pretty decent cake and good beer though! If you are looking for vegan food: the Palmito salad ( without cheese) in Schornstein Restaurant is really good! It is nice to be there for one afternoon & evening. I had a cheap room in Stettin hostel, the room is okay, but very loud. Earplugs recommended strongly.
Posted: February 2, 2025Emma
Germany
I felt save almost every moment during day time, but not in the neighbourhood “Luz” I’d never walk there alone in the night. The city is amazingly big but so beautiful! I really recommend tasting traditional food, going to the Parc d’Ibirapuera and visiting Sampa Sky
Posted: January 24, 2025Louisa
Germany
My travel buddy and I are currently in São Paulo and we’re travelling low budget. So far we’ve stayed in a hostel in Guarulhos and had enough luck to be able to stay at a really lovely Ladies place that we found through this app. We visited Sampa Sky, the Liberdade neighbourhood, Beck de Batman, the mercado municipal paulistano and a couple more attractions. So far all our experiences were good even in the areas locals warned us about. Maybe we were just lucky, but I’d recommend staying vigilante at all times, especially with your phone and bags. Most locals don’t speak a lot of English so sometimes it’s hard to communicate but we have found that everyone makes an effort to help you out.
Posted: January 22, 2025Rio de Janeiro is a really vibrant and wild city. And also really dangerous at the same time. But when you aware of that and not showing your phone that much in public you will be safe. I really loved the sunsets at ipanema beach that’s totally the best beach in Rio and also the Streetparty on Monday’s at Pedro do Sal.
Posted: January 15, 2025Sara
El Salvador
I loved Rio The culture is really friendly, the food is good and not to expensive and the beaches are just perfect. You can go on hikes or if you like to party you can always go to Lapa. Most people don’t speak english so I would recomendar to learn solo basic words. I would not recommed going to the Chist the Redeemer because it is way too crowded so you don’t get to enjoy the amazing view and you have to do a two hour line (or more). The place is amazing but the amount of people is a little overwhelming.
Posted: January 14, 2025Based on 165 local experiences
Based on 165 local experiences
São Paulo is a safe place, with some specific locals where you should be careful. Is not somewhere you need to be scared to walk by, but it’s important to be aware while at street. While at home, I feel 100% safe, and when I’m out, I’m always aware, but not in a way that it could prevent you from loving and enjoying the city
Posted: April 1, 2025Here we have a lot of robbery. But few safe places. I hope it changes. At night I feel very worried. It's crucial to remain alert and cautious most of the time. Morada do Sol is the district with more robberies.
Posted: April 1, 2025