Solo female travel: Rio de Janeiro
2/5
Solo female safety score
Rio's beach zones (Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon) are safer than Centro/Lapa. Petty crime is real.
Safety breakdown
Daytime walkingModerate
Nighttime walkingLimited
Public transitLimited
Emergency number190
Tips for Rio de Janeiro
Don't take phones/wallets to the beach. Uber/99 only. Stay alert on Carnaval.