based on 77 experiences from female travelers
Lucia
Austria
for now, i have never felt unsafe or not able to take out my phone. of course you cant be dumb and be careful, but i feel like everyone here is welcoming and you make new friends everyday anyway so youre never really alone
Posted: February 8, 2026Samara
Brazil
In Antonina e Morretes there are many options for outdoor activities (trekking, climbing, rowing, and more), however, it is necessary to book in advance. Most areas are accessible by car. The region is safe and the people are very friendly. The towns are small and the historic center is simple and welcoming; it's worth trying the 'barreado' (beef stew), the local bananas, and products made from them.
Posted: February 3, 2026Experienced: January, 2026Iara
Argentina
Spent a week in rio with my best friend (two solo females) and we felt very safe around Leblon and ipanema - however, copacabana was a completely different story, a lot of very crazy people walking around trying to snatch us - if you walk around daytime and choose to uber instead of walking many blocks, you will be fine. food, coffee, clothing, shopping in general and beach drinks were super cheap and good quality - highly recommend praia vermelha and pao de açucar, jardim botânico as well was one of the most most beautiful places i have ever seen - we stayed in leblon, but next time i would...
Posted: January 28, 2026Elizabeth
United States
I’ve been to Salvador many times! DM with questions. I have a friend who lives there now and I would happy to hook you up with her. The city feels like Nee Orleans in Brazil. Amazing architecture and art and music scene is one of the best in the world. What is not to love?!?
Posted: December 31, 2025Francielle
Portugal
Florianópolis! Incredible! Party. Beach, good food. Europe in Brazil, it's safe and there are many tourists. It's expensive. But it's amazing, it's a safer Brazil. Santa Catarina - Florianópolis, Balneário Camboriú, Jurerê Internacional.
Posted: December 30, 2025Based on 220 local experiences
Based on 220 local experiences
Karolyne
During the day, you have to be careful with your phone and all kind of eletronics and jewelry. Do not walk holding your phone, put in some safe place like a purse with a cross strap and avoid to use it on the streets, specially if your are alone. If you need to use, enter an establishment. During the night I don't recommend at all to walk alone, specially in historic center or Av. Paulista. Prefer using uber to go to places.
Posted: February 8, 2026São Paulo is not really safe, you must pay attention to your luggage, purse, cellphone all the time when you're walking, mostly in touristic places and at night. When you are by yourself, avoid using your phone in the street or earphones, so you don't risk losing your phone.
Posted: January 17, 2026Sofia
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, 2025Bianca
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, 2025small town full of tourists where you can walk down the street peacefully
Posted: December 4, 2025Karolyne
São Paulo
3 days
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.
Samara
Joinville
3 days
I'm a laid-back person, I enjoy trekking, strolling through the city and being in contact with nature, I like to savor a good meal and try new things.