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Basic Safety Do's And Don't In Rio De Janeiro
Home » Brazil » Rio De Janeiro - Vacations: A One to 3 Day Itinerary » Basic Safety Do's And Don't In Rio De JaneiroRio de Janeiro is a big city with a population of over 6 million people. Working class and upper middle class often share the same neighborhoods and the same beaches. The city is doing a serious effort to deal with safety issues and the results are starting to show. In addition to the federal and military police, municipal guards help control traffic and keep the sidewalks free of vendors. At the beach, cops patrol on foot and on sand mobiles. Police camera have recently been installed in Copacabana and Ipanema.
You’re advised not to bring your flashy jewelry and diamond studded watches, but if you should they belong in the safety box in your hotel room.
Leave your original passport, with your driver’s license in the safety box also, but carry along a photocopy of your passport, in case you’re asked to show some form of ID.
Most restaurants accept credit and debit cards, do not take more cash than you need.
Do not take the regular buses alone, taxis are inexpensive. If you must take a bus, avoid the window seats and the back rows.
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