Copacabana Beach, Brazil
Copacabana is a legendary beach located in Rio de Janeiro. It’s one of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find in the world, but that doesn’t mean it’s safe. While there are animals that aren’t so friendly, it’s the people you need to look out for. Crime is so common that officials have pretty much given up and just tell tourists, “don’t bring valuables with you.”
Honestly, who brings valuables to the beach to get lost? If you’re lucky, a purse thief or pickpocket will steal your valuables – yes, that’s the best-case scenario. It isn’t totally uncommon for a shootout to occur on the beach either. It’s a little hard to tan with a full Kevlar vest on.