{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/brazil/florianopolis","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T16:32:06.634Z","place":{"city":"Florianópolis","country":"Brazil","countryCode":"BR","lat":-27.59667,"lon":-48.54917},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.77,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors generally report feeling safe during the day in tourist areas, particularly on the island’s southern and eastern beaches, but express caution at night in less-frequented zones; solo travelers note reduced comfort after dark in peripheral neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":24,"display":"September: highs ~24°C · heavy rain / flooding","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · low seismicity","year":null,"score":100,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","year":null,"score":50,"source":"Government of Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Florianópolis is one of Brazil's safer state capitals for visitors, with moderate overall risk concentrated in petty theft and opportunistic crime.","summary":"Florianópolis has a homicide rate of 9.7 per 100,000 (2024), well below Brazil's national average, and violent crime rates are lower than in Rio or São Paulo, especially in tourist beach zones. However, petty theft and scams targeting visitors occur in crowded areas, and some peripheral mainland neighborhoods see higher crime after dark. Standard precautions — securing valuables, avoiding isolated spots at night, and using registered transport — keep risks manageable for most travelers.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Opportunistic robberies occur, mainly targeting phones and bags in isolated spots or on quiet streets after dark; rare in patrolled beach zones during daylight."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common at crowded beaches (Joaquina, Mole), nightlife strips, and bus terminals; keep valuables secured and avoid displaying phones or jewelry."},"safeAreas":["Jurerê Internacional","Canasvieiras","Ingleses"],"avoidAreas":["Saco dos Limões (high crime peripheral mainland area, avoid especially after dark)","Capoeiras (elevated crime rates in peripheral mainland neighborhood, not recommended for tourists)"],"scams":["Taxi overcharging or fake meters","Street distraction thefts (e.g., fake petitions or surveys)","Drink spiking in bars and nightclubs","Fake tour guides or 'helpful' locals offering unsolicited assistance","Accommodation scams via unverified online bookings"],"zones":[{"name":"Lagoa da Conceição","level":"caution","note":"Popular beach and nightlife area; petty theft and drink-spiking scams reported, especially after dark."},{"name":"Jurerê Internacional","level":"safe","note":"Upscale beach resort with strong private security; generally safe day and night for tourists."},{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Historic city center safe during daytime but can feel deserted and risky at night after businesses close."},{"name":"Canasvieiras","level":"safe","note":"Well-developed northern beach area with consistent foot traffic and tourism infrastructure; lower crime rates."},{"name":"Saco dos Limões","level":"avoid","note":"Peripheral mainland neighborhood with high crime rates; avoid, especially after dark."},{"name":"Capoeiras","level":"avoid","note":"Peripheral mainland neighborhood with elevated crime; not recommended for tourists, particularly at night."},{"name":"Ingleses","level":"safe","note":"Family-friendly northern beach district with good infrastructure and regular patrols; safe for visitors."},{"name":"Santinho","level":"caution","note":"Emerging tech and beach area; generally safe but isolated spots may pose risks after dark."}]}}