| Do's And Don'ts To Keep
You Safe If You Travel To Brazil by Robert Thatcher
A nation that is rich in
sights and attractions, Brazil is one of the best destination choices when
you fly south of America. Brazil is the 5th largest and 5th most populous
country in the world. Its territory spans from the Atlantic Ocean to the
central and east of South America, dwarfing the neighboring countries of
Argentina, Uraguay, and Paraguay in the south, Bolivia and Peru in the
east, and Columbia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana in the
north.
10 Most Popular Brazil
destinations:
Copacabana Beach, Rio de
Janeiro, Corcovado, Rio de Janeiro, Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo,
Ipanema Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park, Rio de Janeiro, Iguacu
Falls, Foz de Iguacu, Parana Pantanal Wetlands, Pantanal, Mato Grosso Teatro
Municipal, Rio de Janeiro, Sugar Loaf Mountain (Pao de Acucar), Rio de
Janeiro Pelourinho, Salvador, Bahia
If you plan to travel to
any of these places or plan take Brazil experience elsewhere, here are
some of the things you should remember.
Do's:
1. Try to learn as much Portuguese
as you can. Yes, Portuguese. If you happen to visit other South American
countries and have learned Spanish in the process, well, you can't use
it. Try to learn some word- the usual conversational phrases and sentences.
Remember that although you can survive with English in large cities, most
people living in rural areas would not be able to understand you.
2. Avoid dark and isolated
places especially if you are alone.
3. Carry only the basics.
In this way, you can avoid the eyes of petty criminals.
4. Know your destination
before leaving. This rule applies before you leave the United States and
upon arrival at your hotel. Keep a map if you must and don't allow anyone
to know you are lost if ever you caught in the situation. Knowing where
you are going leads to a safer Brazil travel.
5. Bring necessary clothes
and survival stuff. Bring long pants, long-sleeved shirt, eyeglasses, cap
or hat to avoid mosquito bites. To further attracting illnesses from insects
like dengue, leishmaniasis, and malaria, do bring insect repellant. Or,
if you are planning to stay out overnight, bring mosquito nets, insect
sprays, and necessary prescription medications.
6. Take taxis instead of
buses. Bring money pouches strap around your neck. If you are driving your
car, always keep the door locked.
7. Respect the locals.
8. If you are a victim of
crime, report immediately.
9. Brazil like any other
places has rules to follow. Obey them to keep you out of trouble.
Don'ts:
1. Never bring excessive
valuables and show it to public. As much as possible leave your rings,
necklaces, bracelets, and other jewelries in a safe place. You can rent
a purchase deposit box to keep your valuables safe.
2. Don't carry money and
credit card you don't need because you can never tell when pickpocketers
attack. Although Brazil has several safe places for tourists like Rio de
Janeiro, it is always wise to keep your money in safe place. Try to carry
enough cash for the day or at least one credit card with you. Leave the
rest in your hotel.
3. Don't swim in any fresh
waters.
4. Avoid eating street foods
and drink only bottled water. Don't handle any animals.
5. Don't bring to your hotel
room any strangers you meet outside.
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About the Author
Robert Thatcher is a freelance
publisher based in Cupertino, California. He publishes articles and reports
in various ezines and provides brazil travel resources on www.your-brazil-travel.info. |
