Rio, São Paulo and the Southeast Coast
Rio neighborhoods beyond Copacabana, with police data
Ipanema, Botafogo, Flamengo, Santa Teresa and the Valongo port district, with 2025 police phone-theft counts and how to move between them safely.
Rio, São Paulo and the Southeast Coast
Most trips start or end in Rio or São Paulo. These guides cover the parts of each city worth your time beyond the postcard views, and where to stay.
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Rio, São Paulo and the Southeast Coast
São Paulo for travelers who hate big cities
São Paulo state's violent-death rate is 7.8 per 100,000, against 22.6 in Rio state. Pick one district a day, use the metro, and know where theft is common.
Rio, São Paulo and the Southeast Coast
Where to stay in Rio by safety and budget
Rio's main stay areas compared by 2025 police counts, UK theft warnings and metro access. Ipanema and Leblon logged 287 phone robberies in 2025, Botafogo 603.