Is Brazil safe for solo female travelers?

Brazil is a country of many contrasts with unique culture and affluent natural beauty. However, safety can be a concern, particularly for solo female travelers. The different parts of Brazil present varying levels of security. Some safer regions like Florianopolis and Rio Grande do Sul can be enjoyed with relative peace. However, cities like Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo tend to have higher crime rates. It's always advisable to stay alert, avoid isolated areas, especially at night, and to keep your belongings close. As always, knowledge of the local language Portuguese is invaluable to navigate any safety concerns.

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How safe is Brazil for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

3.7 /5

based on 76 experiences from female travelers

Iara

Iara

Argentina

Rio de Janeiro, Couple travel

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, 2026
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Elizabeth

Elizabeth

United States

Salvador, Solo travel

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, 2025
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Francielle

Francielle

Portugal

Brazil, Couple travel

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, 2025
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Isabella

Isabella

Chile

Rio de Janeiro, Solo travel

Cheap, cool, full of amazing people, great if you wanna go single and want to meet people and just vibe ;) I went with a friend and we had a great time, I will sure come back in the summer so I can visit this beautiful city again!

Posted: December 21, 2025
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Praia de Iracema, Group travel

The boardwalk in front of Iracema beach is peaceful, beautiful, and has a wide variety of foods. However, you need to be careful with the cars, as they drive at high speeds and do not respect pedestrian crossings. The beach is not suitable for swimming and is also dangerous.

Posted: October 3, 2025Experienced: August, 2024
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How safe is Brazil for women?

Local safety index

3.4 /5

Based on 219 local experiences

Local crime index

3 /5

Based on 219 local experiences

São Paulo

São 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, 2026
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Sofia

Sofia

Florianopolis

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, 2025
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Bianca

Bianca

Passo Fundo

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, 2025
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Pocos De Caldas

small town full of tourists where you can walk down the street peacefully

Posted: December 4, 2025
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Maíra

Maíra

Porto Alegre

In Brazil in general, and also here in Porto Alegre, where I live, it’s important to keep your belongings very close to you at all times, like your phone, bag, and wallet. Stay aware of the area you’re walking in and pay attention to the people around you. If you notice someone watching you too closely, something might happen. It’s safer to walk around if you’re accompanied, not all areas of Porto Alegre are like this, but to be on the safe side, having someone with you is better. Avoid walking alone at night, especially in downtown Porto Alegre. Stick to busier, well-lit areas. During the...

Posted: November 26, 2025
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Renata

Campinas

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3 days

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I Just love to travel, learn new things, meet people from another cultura, tryng to learn New languages Just like english, french and spanish...

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Letícia

São Paulo

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