I have been to Rio, as well as many places around the world. Rio has one thing in common with most places: It is not safe for idiots.

Brazil and security don't got into the same phrase...

The place is a fucking nightmare...

act like a idiot and you will be this guy
http://www.bfi.org.uk/sightandsound/..._of_god200.jpg

Yeah rigth somebody make a photochop with Bagdad Bob saying "There are no STD's in high number in Brazil" :Oh crap

Brazil, similar to many countries around the world, makes revenue from US tourist. They do not discourage tourism. If verifiable negativity towards US citizens is reported on newsnetworks, it will discourage travel.

They understand this concept. It is no different than Los Angeles in the respect that you must exercise common sense. Read up on Lonely Planet among others and learn the ropes. Most of all, use your instincts when you are there. If you think withdrawing cash from a certain ATM looks unsafe, go with your gut :)

Don't be the typical "American." Our country tends to hold little regard for other cultures and usually is guilty of not understanding them.

Finally someone that's not an idiot.

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I know 2 ppl who opened cam houses too

One got sent to prison, but the court system got him out in no time, thanks to a good lawyer. He now has a court telling him his cam house is legal, so he basically has a license for that. He is too tired after this hassle, he did not reopen anyway. Maybe someone else wants to learn from his experience, I probably can pass your message on to him.

I know another one, he was defrauded by his Brazilian managers who bankrupted the cam business and sold the computers and the cams.

Die Hard was a great movie :thumbsup

LOL, looks some in here havent been in Brazil :

Been there 3-4 mnths a year last 5 years,and i have never seen or been into any trouble at all,and i been everywhere.

Act like a stupid tourist,and they fuck you really good,same as they do in LA,Paris,London etc,same all over.

And of coz, you shall not be in some places in RIO after 10,but many places around the world is like that.

Be normal,respect the country,be nice,dont act like an dumbass european/american who think they rule the world,every time they saved up enough $ for a 2 weeks trip,and think they are god`s gift to woman !

Brazil is absolutely one of the country`s who is having most tourism in the world for da moment and gets more popular mnth by mnth,look at "Natal" "Buzios" etc,growing and growing,economi getting bether,criminality way down,of what it was for a few years back !

Enjoy Brazil,have fun,use your head and you are OK :thumbsup

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Brazil is not dangeorus at all if u r not counting money at the street and you don´t ask stupid things to drug dealers (niggas on corners)

city of god rocks.. great movie :thumbsup

I think also taking the time to learn the language before you go helps

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I'm safer when I'm home.

It is amazing how many people think that it would be so simple to go to a sount american company, and get girls to work for them either on webcam, or as ho's. It aint that simple.

you can say that again...its sorta like the wisfull thinking "i'm going to be millionare with adult without doing shit" :2 cents:

i haven't been there yet but i heard it's nice to travel in Brazil.

It's not so safe, I've heard about people who lost their baggage (stolen) at the airport...It's not a nice way to start a trip, good luck!

Brazil can be many things but safe is deffy not one of them :2 cents: