Is it safe for a female to travel alone in Sao Paulo? Is there any place I should avoid?

Question

I asked similar question a while ago, and got informative response. This time I want to get more specific details regarding traveling alone in Sao Paulo. I plan to stay in Paulista Ave area..and is this place safe for a female who travels alone?

Answer 1

Young women shouldnt travel alone is what i think.Why would you want to dont you have any frends?

Answer 2

Yes it is safe.

Just take the same precautions you'd take in New York and you'll do fine.

Have a nice trip and enjoy yourself!

Answer 3

I lived there for almost my entire life. So you choose a great location to stay . Go out have fun , use a taxi  when you go out late at night (like when you go to clubs ). Subway is pretty safe, but avoid the peak hours.  

I always walk alone in the city nothing never happened to me.

Answer 4

Find someone you can trust who's lived in the city for awhile and talk to them.  I was there for four months and almost always traveled by myself: to and from work, to malls, to grocery stores, shopping along Paulista Ave, going to banks, going to various stores, running in a park, and more.  Going out in the evening or to clubs, I was usually with a friend.  I walked, rode busses, took taxis, etc.  I never used the subways system, partially for my saftey, but mainly because I never had a need to.

Yes, there are definetly places to avoid, as there are in any large city.  And as with most large cities, as you start to enter unsafe areas, you can often notice by the change in your enviroment.  One day I did accidently get on the wrong bus and ended up on the outskirts of town, where there was more poverty and likely to be more crime.  I was scared, but talked to the bus driver and he helped me get to where I needed to be.

Use common sense, keep your eyes open, don't "look like a victim," etc.  If you're an American or other foreigner, be aware that your accent or apperance might make you stand out.  I've found most Brazilians to be very friendly and warm.  When they learned where I was from, many wanted to practice their English with me, had questions (you wouldn't believe the variety I was asked!), and were generally more forgiving with my inperfect Portugese.

I was mugged in Rio (the one day I was there).  I would be much, much, much more cautious if you are traveling there!!!

Happy Traveling!  I would go back in a heartbeat if time and money ever permitted!

Answer 5

better you disguise as a man over there

Answer 6

Just use your common sense.

In the evenings take a cab, and just relax and enjoy the city.