Credit: Pixy Rio de Janeiro is a very exciting city with marvellous beaches, breathtaking landscapes and home to some of the most friendly and warm people on the planet. But paradise has its ugly underbelly complete with all sorts of vagrants. Despite Brazil's improving economic situation, many people of the country are hard-working residents who stay in favelas. These areas are also hubs of small-time criminals, drug lords and even pickpocketers who have turned to crime as their main source of income. And gullible tourists can become their prime target if they aren't careful. Some helpful tips while visiting this tropical getaway.
