⚠️ Is Rio de Janeiro SAFE for tourists in 2026 🤔 5 Safety Tips you NEED to know! 🇧🇷

13 places in this vlog

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1. 5:08

   Copacabana

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Copacabana

   Recommended as a base; it felt safe by day and even walking around at night.

2. 5:33

   Ipanema

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Ipanema

   Described as more bougie than Copacabana. Check listings near it, since hillside roads nearby are favelas.

3. 5:33

   Leblon

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Leblon

   Bargain Airbnbs near Leblon can turn out to be in a hillside favela, so check the street on Google Earth first.

4. 7:48

   Botafogo

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Botafogo · brief mention

   Suggested as an alternative place to stay to Copacabana.

5. 8:01

   Centro

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Centro

   The area around Carioca Metro Station is pleasant by day but reportedly rougher and deserted at night.

6. 9:49

   Christ the Redeemer

   🏢 Landmark · Corcovado · brief mention

   Monkeys at the summit are known to snatch things, so hold your phone tightly.

7. 10:12

   Sugarloaf Mountain

   🏢 Landmark · Urca · brief mention

8. 10:14

   Maracanã Stadium

   🏢 Landmark · Maracanã · brief mention

   Visited on the one-day highlights tour; dedicated stadium tours are also available.

9. 10:16

   Selarón Steps

   🏢 Landmark · Lapa · brief mention

10. 12:08

    Lapa

    🏘️ Neighborhood · Lapa

    Drink spiking is common in nightlife venues here, so be extra vigilant with your drinks.

11. 12:23

    Copacabana Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Copacabana

    Currents are very powerful and the water is cold even in summer, so take care when swimming.

12. 12:23

    Ipanema Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Ipanema

    Strong rip currents have required rescues; head to Brazil's northeast for better swimming.

13. 12:23

    Leblon Beach

    🏢 Landmark · Leblon

    Water is very cold and currents are dangerous, so take care when swimming.