If he doesn't speak fluent portuguese his chances of getting mugged are 10 times greater, he should be ready for that. There are better places to stay. Many hostels in the city, on the beach and downtown. There is some bad publicity but people should take precautions. Unfortunately there is some bad people in Rio who will be hunting tourists.
Surprisingly, Rio de Janeiro didn’t even make the list of the 50 most dangerous cities in the world. However, this doesn’t mean it’s safe to visit, especially for tourists. Many governments, including Canada, the USA, and the UK, discourage traveling to Rio.Rio de Janeiro: During Carnival time Rio's scammers come out to party (on tourists). 04: Spain: Barcelona: Creative thieves take what they can from unsuspecting tourists. 05: Italy: Rome: Woodman uncovers an underworld feeding off the booming tourist scene. 06: India: Delhi: Woodman meets medical 'doctors' who are very happy to treat his 'DelhiRisky Cities: Ten cities in Mexico, including Obregon, Uruapan, and Tijuana, are identified as particularly dangerous due to high crime rates, often driven by drug cartel activities and gang conflicts. Local vs. Tourist Experience: The experience of tourists in Mexico can differ significantly from that of residents, with tourists often
Even the locals don’t recommend travelers to come to Salvador. Salvador is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque cities with the best souvenirs’ shopping in Brazil, but the steady influx of organized crime and drugs have made this wonderful city quite vulnerable for the tourists. 5. Downtown Rio. Source: AHLNRio de Janeiro City is now known as the capital of the state of Rio de Janeiro. Spanish Is Not The Widely Spoken Second Language Or Native Language. Many tourists that arrive in Brazil are under the false impression that if they know a bit of Spanish they will be fine, yet Portuguese is official language in this country. However, most Brazil’s unpreparedness for international tourism means local staff and service providers outside Rio, Sao Paulo, and other metropolitan hubs are not usually trained to host international guests. A mere 1% of Brazilians are able to speak English fluently, and this normally poses a problem for tourists in need of assistance. xAlIwp.