Safety Tips

We as a responsible Travel Agent and our Tour Operator , we emphasize your awareness to your own safety

What type of safety measures should I take?

Brazil is no exception to the rest of the world.Though Brazil is not as safe as Singapore, it is not a violent city.
Several measures have been taken by the Government to re-inforce security in Brazil. The results can be seen through the federal and military police on short patrol on foot and sand-mobile buggies and also posing as tourists at the beach. Municipal guards help to control traffic, and keep sidewalks relatively free of vendors

To assure your safety, we will give you some tips that will help you to have a wonderful trouble-free trip in Brazil.Don't be a Tourists, Be A Local!

DO's and DONT's

Do act like a local - wear T-shirts, long-shorts, Hawaiian Sandals and a hat.
Do try to get a sun-tan before you go.

DONT'S

Don't show your white belly!!
Don't wear white socks with your sandals!
Don't flash your camera!!!

PERSONAL VIGILANCE TIPS

VALUABLE GOODS

Please keep all your valuables or precious jewelry, passport, driver’s license in the safe of your hotel.

WALKING AROUND

Use your fake jewellery and watches.
When you walk around, avoid giving a tourist image to the locals.
Don't let yourself be distracted with people coming up with sketches of spilling things near you and pretending to do the cleaning-up.
Do not walk in isolated or dark areas that you are unfamiliar to at night.
Carry the exact change to avoid opening your wallet, when traveling on a bus or going to a nearby store.
Avoid certain buses. The Metro is the safest. Cabs are cheap but make sure you catch them from a stop or at your hotel.
Restaurants and stores all accept credit cards.
Exchange your money in a Casa- De-Cambio- the rates are higher.
Always carry a photocopy of your passport as ID proof.
If you are approached and asked for your wallet or jewellery, keep calm and do not fight back as your jewellery are fake and you got little cash as we warned you. Beware they may have guns or be on drugs.
Always take a seat far from the window and never on the back rows on the bus.
Avoid taking strangers to your hotel room, even if you fall in love with them, you will be asked to identify that person.

AT PLACES OF INTERESTS

Do no leave things unattended , take to the beach only the towel from the Hotel and take only little cash if you feel like eating something.
At Bars and Pubs, beware of taking drinks offered by a friendly stranger, It may contain drungs and never leave your drink unattended. (Im sure you do that in your country!)

REPORTING

If you feel threatened and you are near a hotel or restaurant, go in and contact security.
If any crime was committed against you, report directly to the tourist police.

The Tourist Police

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