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Is Rio de Janeiro Safe for Tourists?

Here is the thing: most of the violence in Rio is associated with gangs and the dispute for drug-selling points.

If you are not involved with these matters, you will avoid a large part of the risks. In this episode, you will also discover the safest areas in Rio de Janeiro as well as some tips to stay safe!

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1st – Buy travel insurance that also covers theft-related expenses. Although it is often very inexpensive to purchase such insurance in Europe (even in the most dangerous cities of some European countries), many people ignore this small precaution and end up disappointed. I recommend the company Ekta: [ Ссылка ]

2nd – Book a transfer in advance (both from the Galeao or Santos Dumont Airport) to your final destination. You can use Get Transfer for that: [ Ссылка ]

3rd - Viator has some GREAT tourist guides to save your time and show you the greatest parts of the city (with safety!): [ Ссылка ]

4th - For finding some of the best hostels in Rio (and there are some nice ones in Copacabana and Ipanema!), I use Hostelworld: [ Ссылка ]

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Rio is often in the spotlight for negative and film-like violent situations. From a police helicopter downed by gangsters to celebrities kidnapped, the dangers from Rio are as famous as the natural beauty of its panoramic landscapes. So, is Rio de Janeiro safe?

Personal advice: Always read and watch the news with a pinch of salt. The truth is that Rio de Janeiro is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, and with a little care and attention, it can be one of the most beautiful trips of your life!

How Safe Is Rio de Janeiro?
One of the most striking aspects of Brazil is inequality, and just like in all its nuances, violence also does affect everywhere in the same way.

There are regions in Rio that are indeed violent, while others are far safer.
First of all, remember that Rio de Janeiro has two meanings: it can be one of the 26 Brazilian states, or also the capital of the homonymous state. In this article, I will talk mostly about the capital, but if there is any city you would like to know more about in particular, feel free to ask about it in the comment section.

The safest areas of Rio are in the South Zone. The tourist-friendly beaches of Copacabana (a beach praised in this article) and Ipanema are considered safe during the day. At night there are issues with criminality as with most large cities, but nothing abnormal. Take the usual precautions (listed at the end of this article) and you should be fine.

The wealthy areas of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, where many expatriates live, are also relatively safe during the day. However, both areas can be dangerous at night, so you should be careful at all times when in these areas.

I would not advise any tourist (unless it is for a very specific purpose) to travel to the West Zone since it holds most of Rio’s gang conflicts.

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