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rio de janeiro is a city often headlined with stories of dangerous encounters and unsafe scenarios - for many years rio de janeiro suffered from a poor reputation as a city filled with an assortment of threats - this particular media spotlight is arguably an over exaggeration of the city's every day situation.
 
the reality of safety in rio de janeiro is always dependent on the visitors and their surrounding awareness - anyone who utilizes common sense, follow simples rules and abides by the law, will have very little to worry about with their time in rio de janeiro.

the city itself can seem overwhelming due to its multifaceted social fabric, and dense concentration of residents but attempting to understand the soul of rio de janeiro is the first step to ensuring safety - visitors should look forward to enjoying a diverse topography and learning from the social nuances of cariocas.  arrow-back      arrow-forward

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