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Safety in Rio
My husband and I are going on this tour in October. I am concerned for our safety while in Rio especially due to the recent assault on an Olympic althlete. We have traveled extensively in many foreign countries and know the precautions to take. My question is what does Tauck do to ensure our safety when we are sight seeing? Has anyone that has been on this trip had any problems?
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Lastly our friend is currently working at the Olympics and staying with her son who lives in Rio. Have asked her about safety issues and she says use common sense.
Since this is your first post on the Forum, and I'm assuming your first experience of travelling with Tauck, please don't let this farce influence your future travel experience. South America is a wonderful part of our world. Tauck will take very good care of you. Do you really think Tauck would knowingly take American citizens to an unsafe destination? I mean ... do you really?
Me? That's another story! Yuk, yuk. (Ah ... that won't work! That's a Canadian reference.)
That was a joke. :-0
Seriously, take the advice offered by the other posters. Leave all your jewellery at home. It's not a fair fight to jangle one's baubles in front of people who have less than you. Greed. Envy. Fear. Ignorance. They really are nasty things to spread around. Leave them in a dark, safe cupboard ... then go to Rio and have the time of your life.
To reduce the chances you will be a victim, travel smart. Follow the recommended guidelines for travelers about carrying money, where/when not to go, etc. You can easily find info on the internet or in travel books by Rick Steve's and others. For more serious issues check the websites of the US State Department and comparable government agencies in the UK, Canada, Australia, etc.