Is Rio de Janeiro safe for solo female travelers?
Rio de Janeiro scores 2.9/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Brazil at 63/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Rio de Janeiro safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Rio de Janeiro overall?
Rio de Janeiro scores 2.9/10, which calls for elevated caution. Check current advisories and recent reviews closely before traveling.
Women's safety in Rio de Janeiro
The Georgetown WPS Index (2025) rates Brazil at 63/100, in the mid range. Many women travel solo in Rio de Janeiro without trouble; neighborhood choice and how you get around after dark are worth planning.
Solo female travel tips for Rio de Janeiro
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Rio de Janeiro.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Rio de Janeiro, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Rio de Janeiro safe for solo female travelers?
Rio de Janeiro scores 2.9/10 and calls for elevated caution. Solo female travelers should review the indicators and recent reports above first.
Is Rio de Janeiro safe for women at night?
Brazil scores 63/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Rio de Janeiro and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.