Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE to Travel in 2024?! What to do in Rio, BRAZIL?

We both agreed that Rio de Janeiro is the most beautiful city we have ever been to: Rio is the perfect balance of scenic mountains, bustling city and party beach vibes. But unfortunately it doesn’t have the best reputation safety wise and the crime rate is amongst the highest in the world.

So in the couple of weeks before coming here, we were half excited and half scared. Is it safe here? Can we use our camera, drone or even phone without looking over our shoulder.

After spending a whole week here we are ready to share our own story of Rio de Janeiro and things to do with you!

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0:00 Intro
0:42 Hang gliding experience in Rio
1:42 How to get around and where to stay
2:15 Copacabana beach
3:24 Sugar Loaf Mountain
4:20 Christ the Redeemer
5:23 Hikes in Rio
5:36 Pedra da Gavea Mountain
7:44 City Center
8:55 About favelas
9:32 Selaron Steps
9:48 Our opinion about Rio
10:43 Is Rio SAFE to travel?
11:27 What's next?

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[lecirdaluz]

After visiting over 46 countries around the world, including 44 States in the USA, 4 Provinces in Canada, and being in Rio like 10 times, I do not find RIO to be any worse than most countries I have been to. However I came to the realization that both Europeans and Anglo Americans, were very keen on trashing Brazil, especially the French, the English and the USA. I was assaulted in Frankfurt at gun point by TWO EUROPEANS, after arriving from INDIA, where nobody threatened me at all, acosted in San Francisco TWICE, and New York as well. NOT ONCE IN RIO. Traveled to over 20 States in Brazil and no problems anywhere, at all. All of this for over 5 decades.

[markbonner]

My wife and I, both senior citizens, were concerned about the crime in Rio but are there for two weeks and just using Common Sense, don't flash bling, don, t use expensive cameras, watch your possessuins, felt more safe than in our own home, Philadelphia.

[Tamasha]

I was in Rio for 2 weeks and did not have a problem. I was with my local Brazilian friend.

[markbonner]

My wife and I spent two weeks in Rio and even though we are Senior citizens, never felt in danger. Like you, we used common sense when out in the city wearing non descript clothing, leaving the jewelry in the safe, and being aware of our surroundings at all times. The people in Rio were warm, friendly, and the staff at our hotel were very informative suggesting where to go safely. We are returning to Rio in April of 2024 confident in our ability to have a safe experience in the most beautiful city in the world

[mattvideoeditor]

As a Brazilian myself I can guarantee that you are safe, in the SOUTH ZONE. But the thing is, everything is in the South Zone. The Christ, the Sugar Loaf, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Maracanã, you name it. The tourist area is a single massive oasis of peace and beauty, even with the favelas on top of it. These favelas, merged into rich areas, are "gourmet" if you will. You can go up there and enjoy the view, they have music, they have sport, leisure, they have a huge community spirit. And while you will indeed find people struggling, they are the workers that maintain the prosperous areas lit, so they have a better condition anyway. Now, outside of the South Zone, then you have War Zone. Literally. Some places are not controlled by the state, there are paramilitary groups, dirty cops and drug lords fighting to death. This will be true for the big cities in Brazil: safe heaven large clusters of prosperity, with poverty in the center (less) and misery in the periphery (a lot). The countryside however is gigantic and calmer. You can do all the nature trips you want and your worst problem will be probably a wild animal or the damn mosquitoes.

[DarthUnivers]

ever since i watched the Rio movies as a kid ive wanted to go to Rio de Janeiro, recently ive been re-watching a lot of movies and omg i still wanna go the the carnival

[Makai_Falcon]

I spent 2 weeks in Ipanema by myself and I found the people absolutely wonderful. I learned some Brazilian Portuguese before I went. VERY helpful although now phones have nice translators. I disagree with their trip to the Christo statue. I found it to be pretty cool. The train ride up is amazing. The praias (beaches) were beautiful and yes, so were the women. They were as kind as they were beautiful! I was 57 at the time. I would love to go again. (from Northern California)

[taylor.london]

Been to Rio in 2016. Loved it to bits and I can say that my experience was pretty chilled

[calinblaga]

I just been there, a month ago, for 5 days and I too had the exact same, wrong expectations, and I too had a great time there. I will someday go back there. ❤ from Romania 🇷🇴

[jessbrennan]

Loved this video, from a fellow irish woman who is solo travelling to rio next month. I had butterflies watching this, yous have just made me even more excited !!!

[tclass]

Had to give you guys a like and a sub! Great job with the vid! 👏

I went to Rio for the first time in 2019 and was just as nervous as you were lol… scared to take out my phone at all for the whole first day I was there! Like you though I realized that it isn’t any different than any other big city in the world and as long as you use common sense and don’t dress too flashy you’ll be fine. Rio is without a doubt one of the most beautiful cities I’ve ever been to (maybe THE most beautiful when it comes to raw natural beauty) and I’m pleased to say that I’m headed back there in about 10 days! Can’t wait!

[briankeaney]

Wow, Rio looks amazing. Can't wait to visit, thanks for the recommendations :)

[rollievancleave]

Lived in São Paulo 89-91 and visited RIO once. No issues in either place. Love Brazil and Brazileros.

[AndyAllOver]

Love this video! Spent 2 weeks in Argentina in Nov. and super excited to explore more of South America. When I went to Argentina got so many weird faces from people "Isn't South America dangerous" so glad you guys are doing your part to show the awesomeness of the continent😁☀️

[leonardofeitosa]

Absolutely amazing 👏. Rio is incredible. I've been several times and I always felt safe. I'm planning to go again in March 2023. Thank you so much for your video. It gave me some ideas of what to do.

[GeorgeKerr-rs]

I’m going to Copacabana in December. Your video was informative. I am looking forward to doing some of the things that you showed us around as it has been on my bucket list for a long time. I had my last visit cancelled due to Covid so have been waiting for the all clear to go. Good to hear someone from Britain and Ireland speaking about Rio as most of the videos I have seen about Rio seem to be from Americans. Happy travels and stay safe.😎👍

[nathalyadeister]

It's really soothing seeing a foreign point of view that is so real and accurate. We have lots of problems, but we have much much more to offer!
I really enjoyed your video and comments, will be watching more!

[nickmaher]

Love how yous didnt go as a “poverty tourist “ to the favelas . Respect !

[joshkeir]

Such a beautiful and informative vid 🙌🏼

[Irishesbox]

Fellow Irishman here I love Brazil and lived there for years but was shocked by the state of both Rio and SP in 2022 after being away for 7 years. Post Covid poverty was really shocking and Rio especially was nuts in parts that were pretty safe in 2015, hopefully it’s getting better now.