I.m going to Brazil and am feeling a little bit nervous,Should I be nervous?

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I.m going to Brazil and am feeling a little bit nervous,Should I be nervous?

Answer 1

No.

Try not to act like a tourist. Find a Brazilian friend over the internet--they're crazy about orkut<orkut.com>, for example--who lives in the place you intend to visit and do not hesitate in asking him/her the questions you have.

Answer 2

Don´t panic. Brazil is a very nice place and can be very safe. If you go to small cities don´t worry, people are very friendly. If you go to big cities like Rio or São Paulo just be carefull to be in safe neighboorhoods. South Zone are the safest area.

Answer 3

i am spanish and i live in Brazil for 3 years.. i am happy and still alive...

dont be nervous!

Answer 4

Only beigin Panic if the wing tips gather ice or if you smell smoke as you board the plane...

Answer 5

I lived in Brazil for 7 years.  It's the most wonderful place to live.  You won't find a more loving people.  I'm not sure what you mean by being nervous.  Going to Sao Paul or Rio de Janeiro is like going to New York City, or any city for that matter.  Use similar precautions.

Answer 6

I used to visit twice a year every year from '92 to '99. I'm sure you've heard horror stories but I myself have never had a problem with muggings etc. It really all depends on where your staying. For example, I stayed in a gated community with relatives.

A few tips would be if your going to have any "fun" wear protection, aids is a problem. Don't carry more than $100 on you. And don't expect cars to stop if your in the way =).

Other than that people are very friendly. Far greater sense of community and family than what you would find in the states.

Answer 7

I think it's wise to be extra careful when visiting any country.  If you stand out as a tourist then it doesn't matter where you are visiting, there are unfortunately some people who will see you as a target.

Having said that, I have a French friend who visited Brazil a few years ago and loved it. What struck her was that people smiled in public.  In her home city of Paris, she is used to seeing everyone look miserable but when she arrived in Brazil, she couldn't believe that on the bus, in the street, etc. people seemed so much happier and friendly, despite appearing to be materially much worse off.  Or maybe it's because of that...

Anyway, it seems to be a fascinating country and Brazilian people I know are very warm and open.  Have a great time!

Answer 8

I have gone to Brazil many times and I dont think you should be any more nervous than the normal feeling nervous about being in a new country.  Brazil is a beautiful country and brazilian people are very good people.  Of course, like in any other country where there is a high level of poverty you can be robbed if you arent careful but that can happen anywhere.  

My advice would be to simply be careful and use common sense wherever you go. Dont walk around late by yourself.  Try not to look like a total tourist (although it is fairly easy for people to tell when you arent from their country) Dont carry around with you your visa or passaport, lots of money, credit cards, ID's, expensive things.

My experience in the cities Salvador (state, Bahia), Recife (pernambuco) Sao Paolo (Sao Paulo) have been very positive.  Police officers do a good job of protecting visitors.