| The weather is usually wonderful, and there are | | | | exposure to the sun to within the recommended |
| countless of activities to do for everyone. To ensure | | | | time limits, and use the strongest sun block you can |
| that you have a great traveling experience in Brazil | | | | find. |
| pay heed to the following advice: | | | | There are disease-carrying mosquitoes in some parts |
| Make sure that you are vaccinated against Yellow | | | | of Brazil, so carry around a can or bottle of insect |
| Fever. If you have not been vaccinated, you will not | | | | repellent at all times. |
| be allowed to enter the country. | | | | Beware of unlicensed cabs, as these can be |
| Don’t carry loads of cash around with you. Take | | | | dangerous. Some unlicensed drivers have been |
| only what you need for the day, and keep it safe in | | | | known to portray themselves as real taxis, when |
| your money belt. | | | | they are anything but. If in doubt, ask a street |
| Wear handbags or strapped purses across your body | | | | cigarette vendor as to which taxis are genuine. Also, |
| rather than just on one shoulder, as this will make | | | | real taxis have red or maroon license plates, but this |
| bag snatching more difficult. | | | | is no guarantee. |
| Avoid very crowded areas, as these can put you at | | | | Stay away from favelas, as they can sometimes be |
| greater risk of being pickpocketed. | | | | very violent places swarming with criminals. |
| Never walk alone at night on empty streets. Even if | | | | Do yourself a favour and take only a bear minimum |
| this means your journey time is elongated, it’s | | | | of possessions out and about with you. |
| better to be safe than sorry. | | | | It's a good idea to make photocopies of your |
| For the sake of your health and safety, drink only | | | | passport and Brazilian visa and use these, rather than |
| non-carbonated mineral water, as the tap water in | | | | the originals for identification purposes. You do not |
| Brazil isn’t always that clean. | | | | want to try to replace a stolen or lost passport. |
| Brazil is a hot place, so be sure to stay hydrated by | | | | It's a good idea not to wear pricey jewellery and |
| drinking at least two litres of mineral water or | | | | watches. Just get yourself a cheap watch and wear |
| coconut water per day. | | | | that while you’re away. |
| If you’re at the beach, try to restrict your | | | | |