How dangerous is Rio de Janeiro?

But with Rio I pause. It is a comparatively dangerous city, and it's not just limited to marginalized areas. The violence of income inequality is smack dab in your face, and it's very present all over the city. read more

Feb 18, 2015, 10:58 AM It's true that crime in Brazil is a major problem, but the tourist zones in many of the big cities are relatively safe, and that's especially true of Rio de Janeiro. read more

Favelas in Rio de Janeiro The infamous slum villages of Brazil, locally called favelas, are working-class shantytowns that should generally be avoided by tourists. These areas are by far the most dangerous in the city, with the highest rates of crime. read more

It is a comparatively dangerous city, and it's not just limited to marginalized areas. The violence of income inequality is smack dab in your face, and it's very present all over the city. And in a few short months, when Rio de Janeiro is the first South American city to host the Olympic Games, scores of first-time visitors will get to see it first hand. read more