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Ana
Brazil
Rio de Janeiro, Family travel
It was incredible. I’d always dreamed of visiting Rio de Janeiro, and we finally got to go to this enchanting city. We went intending to attend Rock in Rio, which was another INCREDIBLE experience, but we also managed to enjoy Rio. I wish we’d stayed longer so we could do more, but I’ll be back other times. We ended up getting caught in the rain too, which made things a little more complicated, but we managed to visit the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema and ride the Sugarloaf cable car, which...
Posted: November 10, 2026Experienced: September, 2026
Ana
Brazil
Salvador, Family travel
It was an incredible trip. We visited many historical sites in Salvador, as well as the beaches and the local cuisine. When it comes to history, our best day was spent in Pelourinho. It’s incredible—there’s so much going on and plenty of museums, not to mention how beautiful it is!! (P.S. It’s where Michael Jackson filmed the They Don't Care About Us music video.) The beaches are also absolutely gorgeous, but our favorite was Ilha dos Frades, a peaceful beach with wonderfully inviting water....
Posted: November 10, 2026Experienced: July, 2025
Alena
Switzerland
Rio de Janeiro, Group travel
Is was there during carnaval. We heard that you get robbed easily. Fortunatly it didint happen to us. But like there were a lot of people and also a lot of poor people looking the steal phones.
Posted: November 8, 2026Experienced: January, 2023
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, 2016Is Brazil safe for women?
Ana
São Paulo
In the morning, just don’t let your guard down with your phone out on the street. On the subway, be careful not to leave your phone or wallet in your back pocket; if you keep them in a bag or in your front pocket, always keep a hand over them. Women, be very careful in parking lots too. Always check whether anyone suspicious is nearby. When getting into your car, the first thing you should do is lock the doors!! For us women, any city can be more dangerous, especially a big city!! At night, as...
Posted: November 10, 2026Florianopolis
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, 2026Safety in Brazil
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Alice
São Paulo
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
Brazilian, love to travel specially in Latin América. I lived in Colombia for a while in 2019, when I started to travel by myself. Always supportive of women traveling by themselves! 🫶
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Renata
Campinas
Can host for:
3 nights
About me
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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