Tuesday, January 14, 2014

I keep getting mixed opinions on crime in brazil, is it really that bad?

I keep getting mixed opinions on crime in brazil, is it really that bad?
People say oh, don't be ignorant, dont wear flashy clothes/jewelry, flash money around or electronics and you will be good....but I don't do that anyways but feel even if I don't I will still be targeted for being a tourist who primarily speaks english lol I think since I have never left the country before, hearing all the stories of murder,robberies,kidnappings and much higher rates in a place where you don't speak the language very well and are a target it makes it that much more scarier to me. People say oh Rio De Jenario and Sao Paul are really safe, then others tell me Rio is at war right now and not safe....and Sao has a high crime rate for robberies,etc I've heard stories about unofficial taxi cabs
Sao Paulo - 4 Answers
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1 :
its bad.
2 :
If you tell people your name is moneybags, you'll never see the light of day. I spent a week in Rio two years ago. I just stayed out of the favelas, and was fine. Rio is a beautiful city, and you would be foolish to pass on an opportunity to visit.
3 :
Well, I live in São Paulo, and can tell that it's a big city, with big city problems like crime. If you choose a good neighborhood you will be fine. Avoid favelas (slums) and don't flash.
4 :
I am from Brazil and I love visiting many different cities in it. I have to say Sao Paulo and especially Rio de Janeiro are the only places in Brazil I NEVER felt safe. I returned from my trip stressed out because I had the feeling I always had to watch my back. I think the mainly problem with tourists is that they like to visit favelas (the poor neighborhoods) for some unknown reason and those places are ruled by drug dealers and weapon dealers. Then again, if you plan on leaving at night for some night club or bar, Rio de Janeiro has this many tunnels and sometimes drugger close it, making the traffic get stuck inside it, and rob everyone. I am not saying it is a bad place. In fact Rio is one of the most cities I have ever been too, but it lacks of security. Sao Paulo never attracted me all that much, but it is safer.



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