Is Brazil Safe to Visit? Yes, But Be Smart!

Is Brazil safe? Should I be worried when I visit brazil? I have heard Rio de Janeiro can be dangerous, is it true? Here we discuss safety while traveling in Brazil. Be smart like any where else in the world and you should be just fine.
Filmed in Salvador, Brazil
Copyright Mark Wolters 2016

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[lorenzoaccarino]

I'm brazillian and I agree with this video! Unfortunatly we have to be aware of our surroundings, but this doesn't kill our vibes at all. Btw, I like your energy, feels like you're one of us! Greetings from Vitória, Espírito Santo.

[space-eye]

I'm I the only one who's obsessed with Brazil as a country name? I mean it sounds so good yet simple, I love it

[lucianooliveira]

Thanks for saying what really happens in Brazil, I agree with you indeed.. as a brasilian I also have to be smart and keep my eyes opened when walking around, but it doesnt mean its unsafe. There are many awesome places that are worth going and visiting. thanks for showing it!

[wellerson]

The big cities in Brasil are unsafe. It isn't a hell, but we are far away of being a country safe.

[dudelivestrong]

I love your videos not for traveling advice, but because you're very humble.

[usablefiber]

I haven't been to brazil, but don't do what I did when I went to Guatemala City: Get off the plane being a 6, 2 white guy, not knowing a word of spanish trying to figure out how to get a cab downtown in the middle of the night.

Learn some (basic) portuguese and have a plan or travel arrangements from the airport.

[Mastermint]

We do have problems. Rio is a one big pile of problems, but we manage. His advices are perfect. Just be smart. Don't be too much of a gringo. You know the type: the hat, the shorts, the flowery shirt, the big-ass camera, the damn map covering even their peripheral vision. Be cool, walk like you know where you're going. Dress down. Try not to deviate too much from the main streets. And smile a lot. We are friendly folks, if you smile, we smile back and take you anywhere.

[andrezasandim]

I'm brasilian, I live in south Brazil. you must to visit south Brazil, is a little bite different, you must to visit GRAMADO-RS, and to eat "costela fogo de chão". and to drink " terere"

[tatianamarazzi]

It's true, it is dangerous but it is not impossible to survive. Be aware all the time!!!

[lilychen]

“people will rob you. that's what happens everywhere you go." no it doesn't.

[little_iury]

thank you for telling Americans that the country that I love is not a war zone! thank you

[arifbcr]

Brazil as a name and their flag is so beautiful. I really like brazil as a country

[vivianchierentin]

Mark I agree Brazil is wonderful I love Brazil my favorite country ♡♡♡

[davidotruba]

Thank you, my family didn't wanted travel to Brazil with me because they feel like it will be really dangerous. This made my family and even me much better!

[grlomrocks]

1:36 i laughed so hard, i love the way you presented everything, greetings from Serbia, feel free to come here, i think its the safest place of all you have visited so far. Im planning on going to brazil now in a month and these videos about brazil are so educative and informative and entertaining.
P.s. im more worried about the mosquitos then about the crime

[Pining_for_the_fjords]

Once I was robbed and shot in Brazil, then I caught zika, cholera and ebola, then I got hit by a train, then I was kidnapped and tortured by ISIS, who sold me to Somalian pirates, who threw me overboard in piranha-infested waters, then I found out none of that was covered on my travel insurance. Best friggin' day of my entire friggin' life! Yolo!

[soussamnang]

Thanks you so much for your expression.

[faresdz]

The fact that everybody says you should be smart means simply that it's dangerous.
Don't put your life on the risk by visiting Brazil all by yourself I'd rather go to north Korea than brazil .

[traderbean-btc]

I've lived here for nearly 3 years now and have no issues at all. Just be sensible and it's awesome!

[pedrocav]

Hey man, loved this video! You really demystified these bad things that come to people's minds when they hear about Brazil. We are not all pickpockets hehe