Visitors to Brazil need to be aware that pick pocketing etc. is rife, and to consider their own concerns about safety before travelling and how they can reduce their own risk. It's a popular country to visit thought, so lots of people are able to set off feeling protected: it's down to preparation, choice of travel companions and destinations etc. Porto da Barra Beach is a pretty popular spot with visitors, so though the kind of thieves targeting tourists are in action you can reduce your risk but not having anything worth stealing on you!.