{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/jericoacoara","updatedAt":"2026-09-09T20:48:48.726Z","place":{"city":"Jericoacoara","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-2.80023,"lon":-40.51638},"safety":{"score":66,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":66,"confidence":0.82,"caps":[],"databaseScore":62,"travellerSentiment":{"score":82,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe Jericoacoara as feeling safe and relaxed, particularly in the central village, with safety concerns mainly tied to nighttime isolation and transport.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":65,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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The village’s sandy streets, lack of streetlights, and isolated dunes increase vulnerability after dark, while transport scams and beach theft are documented concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Armed robbery is rare in Jericoacoara due to low population and tourism focus; risk remains higher on isolated transport routes at night."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching occur in crowded beach bars and nightlife spots; keep bags zipped and front-facing in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["Praia Principal","Lagoa do Paraíso"],"avoidAreas":["Praia do Mangue Seco (remote beach with infrequent patrols and higher theft risk after dark)"],"scams":["Unofficial 4x4 or transfer van drivers overcharging or taking tourists to remote areas","Beach vendors selling fake tours or pressuring for payments after 'free' offers"],"zones":[{"name":"Vila de Jericoacoara (central village)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe during day; petty theft possible in crowded bars and beaches at night"},{"name":"Praia Principal (Main Beach)","level":"safe","note":"Popular and patrolled; safe for swimming and sunbathing, avoid leaving valuables unattended"},{"name":"Lagoa do Paraíso","level":"safe","note":"Tourist-frequented freshwater lagoon; low crime, but watch for strong winds and sun exposure"},{"name":"Dunas do Pôr do Sol (Sunset Dunes)","level":"caution","note":"Crowded at sunset; safe with groups, but isolated paths pose pickpocket risk after dark"},{"name":"Rua Principal (Main Sandy Street)","level":"caution","note":"Lively with shops and restaurants; petty theft reported in bars, avoid flashing valuables at night"},{"name":"Praia do Mangue Seco","level":"avoid","note":"Remote beach accessed via dunes; infrequent patrols, higher risk of theft and isolation after dark"},{"name":"Vila de Jijoca de Jericoacoara (gateway town)","level":"caution","note":"Transit point with basic services; exercise caution on unofficial transfers and at night"},{"name":"Parque Nacional de Jericoacoara (protected area trails)","level":"caution","note":"Scenic but sparsely monitored; stay on marked paths, avoid hiking alone after dark"}]}}