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agree - yet, there are multiple posts here from people doing precisely that.  
some might think it’s cool to do a “favela tour”.  or, they think the American media has wildly overblown the criminal elements in the favelas.  And then there are just some really stupid people 

agree 
the maps were to make two points: first, in Rio the tourist areas are surrounded by favelas & adjacent, thus the need to be extra vigilant. second, the situation is completely different in SP where favelas are nowhere close to tourist areas.
it was to illustrate the difference between the two cities for those who don’t get it.  It’s a subject of ongoing debate here for some reason 
 

I guess what I was trying to say is you shouldn't need these maps if:
1.  You have prepared and listed down some destinations.  
2. You have EYES and COMMON SENSE.  
3. You have downloaded UBER into your phone. 

I guess what I was trying to say is you shouldn't need these maps if:
1.  You have prepared and listed down some destinations.  
2. You have EYES and COMMON SENSE.  
3. You have downloaded UBER into your phone. 

For me it's pretty simple,  if you're a tourist then be a tourist. Do the touristy things on your first trip. Feel things out. 2nd trip: more touristy things but maybe farther out. and So on and so forth. There's plenty to do and very little time.  The saunas will take up a lot of your time. If you feel like you have to go adventuring beyond the touristy areas on your first few trips, you probably haven't read up enough.
I don't quite understand why/how anyone would just happen to "wander" into a favela. Favelas look completely different than the rest of the city.  If you cannot distinguish between a favela and their rest of Copacabana or Ipanema, you have no business going to Brazil.  If you don't know what a favela looks like Google photos of favelas....
I really don't understand, how anyone would make this mistake. A dangerous place should feel and look completely different if you're observant. Sé doesn't have as many people walking around because it's a place you shouldn't be walking around. It's pretty obvious if you have went beyond boundaries because the streets will have significantly less people.  Paulista, Augusta, Oscar Freire, Freire  Caneca, Villa Madalena etc etc. has young and old, locals and tourists walking around, in a relaxed manner because there's little reason to be so guarded (stay a little bit guarded though)
Follow the rules. Keep to your Ubers; don't walk if you don't feel 100% safe about a place. Listen to the safety reports here (with a grain of salt, they tend to be overblown). Moreso, Listen to locals, they know what's unsafe and what's not.  For Example, I would never have known that Copacabana beach is not super safe during sunset, because this is when tourists are on the move back to their hotels and robbers take advantage. Learned this from an Uber driver.  I like to stay in moderately priced hotels and draw in Brazilians more than tourists because robbers are probably going to target the expensive, tourist heavy hotels. Copacabana Palace is a huge no-no unless you just plan to stay in the hotel and take Ubers.
Keep the over-confidence in check. 

I never met him when he was in ATL. I saw his ad, but I also saw his grindr profile. It made the no-hire decision easy for me.

I doubt it. I don't find him remotely appealing. He's average looking, zero charisma, seems like an entitled Gen Z XXX. 
Moderator's note:  attacks against others are not permitted.

Thanks, @pubic_assistance. I plan to and who knows, I may end up agreeing with you. I've been there 5 times without incident, maybe my luck will run out. Or maybe not.

I poo poo'd many of my friend's accounts of being mugged as simply being in the wrong place with the wrong attire ( flashy watch/ jewelry ). But I was robbed in broad daylight in the most expensive neighborhood, with NO watch, no jewelry and dressed very casually. My greatest concern about being robbed by children ( they appeared to be about 14 years old ) is that children haven't quite developed that sense of self-preservation that prevents you from doing stupid things. Like shooting two tourists in broad day light. 
The statistics of violent crime ARE down. That's what I said. but the culture of crime spilling out of the favellas has not stopped. I am simply sharing my own personal observations of how easy it is to be attacked no matter how much of an experienced traveler you may be.
By all means @Lucky give it a whirl and see if you join the statistics.
For my part, I am done with Rio.

The above article was written in 2012. The author actually felt that Rio was safe enough foor him to visit, but his concern was upcoming big events that he didn't feel Rio was prepared for:
"In the next few years, Rio de Janeiro will have the planet’s eyes affixed upon it.
It will host the Catholic World Youth Day in 2013, the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016."
We now have the privilege of looking back at these events and wondering why there was not a huge uptick in crime. At least not one that he used in his February 2023 update which would have proven him right.
This is another example of @pubic_assistance using references that don't hold up.
I don't disagree with him that Rio has a crime problem, but the article suggests staying off questionable streets and not carrying a camera. Duh! If I get robbed, it won't be because I went to a high crime area with a camera.

If you are xenophobic and easily scared by other cultures, you better stay out of South America. Thieves smell fear, so you should stay away.

Besides, we would have more room for the fun.

You keep telling us this. Were you hurt? Did you lose much money or jewelry? Everyone you know has stories of muggings by favela boys in Rio. Has everyone you know been to Rio? Were they actually mugged or do they just have stories of muggings?
But, of course! Everyone you know has the story of your mugging! No doubt it was unpleasant and perhaps scary. But several posters have mentioned that they have not encountered a mugging in Rio. I have not and I have been there 4 times.
As we know, you can get mugged anywhere, even in New York! You take chances when you travel. That's one reason I just bought an expensive (to me) insurance package.
I am not going to stay home because something unpleasant might happen. If I don't go, nothing pleasant will happen on my vacation either!
Happy travels.

What is it with these drama queens who can't help themselves from dipping into topics with all this hate.  IT'S NOT FOR YOU, WE GET IT. NOONE wants to know your opinion.
MAKE YOUR OWN THREAD with your hate and unwanted opinions and we won't open it. It's exhausting having through filter through this shit. 

any report?
 

To the moderators: this person's response was completely unrelated to the original posters topic and has taken over the thread.  Is this not considered Spam? 
 

What is it with these drama queens who can't help themselves from dipping into topics with all this hate.  IT'S NOT FOR YOU, WE GET IT. NOONE wants to know your opinion.
MAKE YOUR OWN THREAD with your hate and unwanted opinions and we won't open it. It's exhausting having through filter through this shit. 

What is it with these drama queens who can't help themselves from dipping into topics with all this hate.  IT'S NOT FOR YOU, WE GET IT. NOONE wants to know your opinion.
MAKE YOUR OWN THREAD with your hate and unwanted opinions and we won't open it. It's exhausting having through filter through this shit. 

Are not all cities dangerous? 
3 Men Charged in Drugging Murder and Robberies at NYC Gay Bars - The New York Times
WWW.NYTIMES.COM The men were arraigned after their arrests in connection to a string of attacks at the bars last year.  

Because, in my opinion, the topic about “Prague & Zürich” is a little bit confusing, this is a topic about Prague only.
 
Clubs in Prague:
https://xbarprague.cz/
http://www.updownbarprague.cz/en/home/
 
Guys in Prague
https://rent.men/Fitnessmasseur
https://www.romeo.com/hunq/HornyBoy020
 
If you know other guys in Prague, please post the link but I would appreciate if you keep this topic about Prague only, thank you.

While General Practitioner is not commonsensical for the context of my question, I completely understand where you are coming from about abbreviations and acronyms.  I will remember for next time that I cannot use them without receiving negative responses from some forum members that need to be spoon-fed. 

The hotel you chose is in a decent area.  It is also less than half the price of the  Renaissance Hotel.  
If you plan to visit the sauna Lagoa, you will be very close.  At most, a two or three dollar Uber ride.  
Have a good trip.  

While General Practitioner is not commonsensical for the context of my question, I completely understand where you are coming from about abbreviations and acronyms.  I will remember for next time that I cannot use them without receiving negative responses from some forum members that need to be spoon-fed. 

While General Practitioner is not commonsensical for the context of my question, I completely understand where you are coming from about abbreviations and acronyms.  I will remember for next time that I cannot use them without receiving negative responses from some forum members that need to be spoon-fed. 

What codes did I use?  RJ, SP and GP are very common and unmistakable acronyms.  Or at least they are  in the Americas board.  My parents used to say if you have nothing nice to say then don’t say anything at all.  Petty.

My General Practitioner has started doing housecalls since the uptick of telemedicine has made working without an office more feasible.  But when I visit Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, I seek out a medical clinic when needed instead of relying on a hotel doctor or finding a General Practitioner to make a hotel visit.
So 4 WIW, when in PV with an STI and need a GP, find a clinic rather than rely on Hotel GP, but YMMV.  GL, SS, &HF!  TTFN