While traveling in Brazil you have to be vigilant, especially in Rio de Janeiro and some neighborhoods.
12 juni 2014 World Cup starts Sao Paulo. If you travel to Brazil to attend the World Cup, we advise you to transmit your personal as well as information regarding your trip via the website www.belgianstobrazil.diplomatie.be data. Our embassies and consulates are therefore aware of your presence in the country and can, if necessary, contact you and inform you quickly, and your family in Belgium. Also check the website of the Royal Belgian Football Association Societies and fanguide for more information.
Demonstrations took place on a large scale during the months of June and July 2013 in several Brazilian cities. Demonstrations were still regularly occur. However, they are smaller and often concentrated in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Some of these events, which take place mainly in the evening and overnight, degenerate into acts of vandalism in violent clashes with the police and in some cases even looting. It is expected that the visibility of the World Cup results in an increase in the number of events, related or not to strike in the public or private sector. It is recommended to avoid the places where events are held. Be more vigilant during strikes police.
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Most trips in Brazil, however, goes smoothly. Safe travel is in principle good sense. It should, however, as elsewhere, to follow the safety instructions and local travelers, therefore, will be informed of the current situation with the media and local authorities.
The safety of fans who will visit Brazil as part of the World Cup is a priority for the Brazilian authorities. Larger security forces will be deployed in the field, especially in big cities, tourist areas and around stadiums.
In general, in order to minimize risk, it should meet the following guidelines:
• Avoid wearing jewelry and conspicuously clothing or valuables and carry only the minimum, especially at the beach;
• Never stand in the event of aggression;
• Maintain official records safe (hotel safe) and move with photocopies of these documents;
• Avoid isolated area, poorly lit or little used;
• Resist the temptation to undertake unaccompanied and focus on organized trips (Pantanal and Amazon in particular) travel. Avoid non-secure campsites;
• Be wary of strangers offered by drinks and do not let her drink unattended.
Brazilian beaches can be dangerous (waves and currents) and are not always monitored. It is highly recommended to use caution when swimming in the sea and especially the beaches of Barra da Tijuca and Recreio (Rio de Janeiro), considered dangerous.
criminality
In Rio de Janeiro, there are many attacks against tourists. Caution is required, particularly in certain areas (Centro, Lapa, Cinelândia, Catete, Gloria, Santa Teresa, Copacabana, Flamengo) and along the beaches, and tourist sites. The entry in the favelas is formally discouraged, even in the context of a tour organized by a professional agency. All incidents must be served to the tourist police. It is always recommended to apply a number.
In the seaside towns of the Northeast, as Fortaleza, Natal and Sao Luis, insecurity is relatively lower than in Rio de Janeiro. This is also the case for the beaches of Salvador de Bahia and Recife, as well as the baroque historic towns of Minas Gerais.
However, non-touristy streets of downtown Salvador should be avoided.
There will avoid, whenever possible, transfers from the airport late at night or early in the morning on the back roads at these times. Unless you do travel with tour operators who provide themselves the safety of their customers.
During periods of Christmas and New Year, New Year and Carnival, travelers will redouble caution, especially in the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia and throughout the Northeast. In April 2014, a police strike in Salvador, Bahia State, resulted in an increase in the number of incidents including assaults. During the Carnival, increased caution. Also, the general principles discussed in this opinion are they travel further news during periods of tourist season, and throughout the Brazilian territory.
In São Paulo, there should be extra careful in some tourist or outlying areas of the city, especially at night. It's the same for visitors who come out of international trade shows or seminars.
Laptops, smartphones, and other luxury items are often the target of thieves. In Old tourist center (Praça da República, Praça da Sé and Estação da Luz around the concert hall "Sala São Paulo" and the Pinacoteca Museum); Morumbi neighborhood; USP campus ("Cidade Universitária") and inside and outside of the center of events and fairs "Anhembi". Finally, it is strongly advised not to venture into the favelas.
Although the security situation in São Paulo has improved due to economic growth, we must beware of a false sense of security. It also applies to the wealthiest neighborhoods in the city, where we must remain vigilant, especially at night.
Flights from bags to hands are common. Physical violence during these flights is rather limited, but when in doubt it is advisable to seek shelter in a safe place (restaurant, bar, shopping center).
Taxi, check to forget nothing in the car and be doubly vigilant when leaving, especially in deserted streets and in places where there is no security at the entrance.
Avoid opening windows and doors on the way to respond to questions from passers-by, even if they seem innocent, even when traffic is heavy.
In 2014, there are still serious tensions between police and criminal gangs on the outskirts of the city, who are also civilian casualties. For this reason, you should avoid the favelas and industrial areas.
In Brasilia, healthy caution, especially at night and in the abandoned neighborhoods in both the city center and in the satellite towns. There have been reporting here, too, a few cases of robbery and assault with a weapon. Stay alert for strikes from the police.
In every major city, robberies and armed attacks are frequent, even in daylight. Social tensions lead to protests. Elsewhere on certain routes or in certain cities (especially in the states of Amazonas, Acre, Rondônia and Mato Grosso, but also around Salvador de Bahia), abuses are not excluded either.
Source
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