{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/sao-luis","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:55:19.952Z","place":{"city":"São Luís","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-2.52972,"lon":-44.30278},"safety":{"score":55,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":48,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":57,"travellerSentiment":{"score":47,"label":"Mixed to Negative","summary":"While some reports highlight Brazil's appeal to tourists, the underlying safety concerns, including high crime rates and specific incidents, suggest a cautious sentiment among travelers regarding personal safety.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of the official advisories and take precautions to mitigate risks.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"The homicide rate in Brazil is significantly higher than the global average, and while not specific to São Luís, this indicates a general risk of violent crime, including armed robbery."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Crowded areas and tourist spots are common targets for pickpockets and bag-snatchers."},"safeAreas":["Renascença","Lagoa da Jansen"],"avoidAreas":["Pedrinhas (high crime, prison issues)","Areas around major bus terminals and less populated streets at night (general caution)"],"scams":["Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts a victim while another steals their belongings.","Overcharging by taxi drivers, especially from the airport or bus station."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Historic area, can be busy but petty crime is a concern, especially after dark."},{"name":"Renascença","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safer, more affluent residential and commercial area."},{"name":"Lagoa da Jansen","level":"safe","note":"Popular recreational area, generally safe during the day and early evening."},{"name":"Ponta d'Areia","level":"caution","note":"Coastal area with some tourist appeal, but petty crime can occur."},{"name":"Cohab","level":"caution","note":"Large residential area, exercise caution due to potential for street crime."},{"name":"Pedrinhas","level":"avoid","note":"Known for high levels of crime and prison-related issues; avoid."}]}}