Is Curitiba safe to visit right now? (November 2026)

Travel advisories for Brazil

What the advice says

• The US State Department advisory for Brazil is Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution, dated August 31, 2026; this advisory is country-level, not specific to Curitiba.
• The UK FCDO advice, last updated October 28, 2026, is also issued at the country level for Brazil and notes a high global threat of terrorism affecting British nationals, with attacks possible in crowded places and public gatherings; an example cited is the November 13, 2024 explosions at Praca dos Tres Poderes in Brasilia.
• The FCDO warns that protests and demonstrations can occur in Brazilian cities and may turn confrontational or violent, with police sometimes using rubber bullets and tear gas; travelers are advised to avoid rallies and leave any crowd that feels unsafe.
• Favelas exist in all major Brazilian cities and the FCDO advises avoiding them entirely, including favela tours, and checking GPS routes so they do not pass through one.
• Theft and robbery are described as common, particularly on buses and at beaches, with mobile phone theft concentrated between 4pm and 9pm; the FCDO advises against visiting city beaches after dark and recommends not resisting an armed attacker.
• The FCDO notes that bank and card scams, including ATM card cloning, are common, and that dating apps have been used to target foreign nationals leading to drink spiking, robbery, or bank account theft; keeping sight of your drink and card at all times is advised.
• The FCDO also warns of deaths from methanol-contaminated spirit-based drinks in Brazil, cautioning that methanol cannot be detected by taste or smell, and advises seeking urgent medical attention for any signs of poisoning; the local police emergency number given is 190.