8 Reasons Not to Skip Sao Paulo

Stephanie Kempker | January 20, 2016

SP is safe

Violence and thefts perpetrated against foreigners are much less common than in Sao Paulo. Wearing jewelry and carrying a nice bag is much more common than in Rio de Janeiro, where it seems that foreigners are consistently targeted for thefts by knife-armed robbers.

In the big city, “safe” neighborhoods are considered very safe. Itaim Bibi and Jardins are two of the most popular, and feel safe even in the middle of the night. The streets are well lit and there are always people walking around, even in the middle of the night.

Sao Paulo’s taxis are also very safe, all run on a metered system and all taxi drivers must display their credentials. If coming home late at night, you can trust an SP taxi to get you home properly and securely.

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