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Watch your back!: Watch out.... this is not a safe city!
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  • Sao Paulo is unfortunately a dangerous city. High unemployment rates and social problems have led to very high crime rates, mostly in the poorer areas of the city. However, crime´s all over! But don´t worry, it´s not like you go out on the streets and you´re robbed. Shopping malls, supermarkets, banks and public buildings are safe. If you´re driving, don´t have your windows all open if you´re driving through an area which you might consider kind of suspicious. Public buses are a danger!!!! Subways are very safe. Police number... 190.

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    Watch your back!: Always be on alert!
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  • Do be careful. In Sao Paulo, as in many cities, there are many people who will take advantage if given the opportunity. I had the misfortune of being stalked during my short visit there, but was lucky to be able to shake my pursuer. Standard precautions are a must: -Do not travel alone, if at all possible -Do not walk about after dark -Keep to public places where there are others around If you follow these precautions, you will probably have a very enjoyable visit!

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    Watch your back!: Critically high level in crime activity
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  • Sao Paolo is a big city and lots of tourist come here each year, some people have good experiences and the rest are not lucky. This place has high level of crime activity especially in tourist areas. The area around Se Cathedral is dangerous, be extra careful when stepping out of your car to get a photo of something. Lots of people are already watching you, so take care of your belongings all the time. Police are no where in sight so when you need help, no one will respond. Homeless people hang around places like Luz station, Se Cathedral, Municipal theatre, Liberdade Avenue, Sao Bento monastery. Parks are not that safe either, don't stroll parks by yourself. When visiting flea markets be wary of pickpockets. When buying bags, they might look like leather but ask first before buying, they would tell you if it's not real leather. Taxi drivers don't have change, so carry enough small bills with you. Hire only taxi or tour guides from your hotel don't hail a taxi anywhere.


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    Watch your back!: if you use common sense...
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  • if you use common sense you'll be OK, but be alert. the city is always full of bustling crowds so just go with the flow. i did wander into some seedy neighborhoods alone... and i'm not a large woman, so it was not a good idea. A beggar attacked me, but it wasn't a big deal, just shaken nerves on my part. I normally otherwise have decent street sense, and felt pretty safe during my trip. There are lots of muggings.

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    Watch your back!: Keep ur things with u!
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  • It's not a new tip for big cities, you have to be careful with your belongings. If you are a tourist and look like one...the best thing to do is wear a moneybelt. backbags are practic to walk around, but are easy to be opened! When u r in malls or restaurants u don't have to be as careful as in the street, bus, walking, in the car...don't wear too fancy clothes to take a bus... I used many buses and the subways...I don't look brazilian and well...nothing happened to me...but u have always to be careful, look around...try not to go to dark places alone and so on ...u probably know all this, but being careful is never too much!

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    Watch your back!: Be aware
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  • Well, SP has 16 million people, of which about 40% are poor. It means it's a violent city. People talk a lot about violence in Brazil.. I have to admit, it's not the safest place to be in the world. Still not the worse one! So, what I suggest, specially for typical turists: don't show off your camera(s). Don't talk to strangers, unless it's in a store, etc. People love robbing foreigners because they're nayve, so be aware on the streets and in bars. Important thing: DON'T buy drugs in the streets (nor bars). Really. A friend of mine got ripped off by the police in Rio because he bought marijuana from a hippie in a boteco. About traffic... well, traffic is BUSY in SP. Be carefull when crossing the streets! Oh, and when you arrive in the airport, you can get a special bus to the city or get a taxi. Although, be sure to get a taxi related to the airport, which means you pay for your ride BEFORE (inside the airport). --> this works just in the airport. In the city, you pay the taxidriver like anywhere else in the world.


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    Watch your back!: Sao paulo is a big city ... be carefull
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  • Sao Paulo is big city, so like all the big cities in the world you have to be carefull especially at night. Other than be cerefull if the rain start, jump on a taxi or find a good area to wait....

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    Watch your back!: São Paulo has many very poor...
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  • São Paulo has many very poor people which have nothing to loose. So be careful and don´t carry around your expensive camera and do´nt walk alone by night in areas you don´t know.

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    Watch your back!: Unfortunately, São Paulo is ...
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  • Unfortunately, São Paulo is very dangerous. There are many trief at the streets, and som of they have weapon. You need to be carefull all the time.

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    Watch your back!: DO NOT look like the 'typical...
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  • DO NOT look like the 'typical tourist' wandering around, carrying a big camera in places you are not familiar with. Do not wear gold, watches, or anything to call the attention. And ALWAYS carry a little bit of money in a separate spot where your documents and real money are (hidden). You'll never know when you'll have to 'give away' $$$. Get smart! Do not react EVER if a bandid tries to rob you - He/ She won't think twice to kill you if he/ she finds him/herself in dangerous.

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