Government Advisory
45
ElevatedLevel 2: Exercise increased caution
Brazil
AmericasHigher risk than 52% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.
Traveler Practical Risk
43
ElevatedConfidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.
Risk Profile
Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5361
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5560
📢Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5058
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4848
🔓Petty Crime
Americas avg: 4626
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
🏥Health
Americas avg: 2318
Practical advice
- ✓Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 5/29/2025
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2025-05-29 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.
Frequently Asked Questions — Brazil
- Is Brazil safe to travel to?
- Brazil has a practical risk score of 43/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
- What are the main travel risks in Brazil?
- The primary risk factors for travelers in Brazil are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 26/100 and violent incidents 48/100.
- What is the current travel advisory for Brazil?
- The U.S. Department of State advisory for Brazil is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- What safety tips should I know before visiting Brazil?
- Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
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