Security Tips

In São Paulo, like any other metropolis, we recommend to the tourists to follow some security tips so they can have a calm and safe stay. Know some of them:

• When you need information, look for an identified professional. On the streets, search for a civil guard or for the police.
• Scan your traveling documents and send them by email to yourself.
• Keep your belongings next to you, without losing sight of them; do not carry the wallet in the trousers’ back pocket.
• Carry and utilize electronic equipment discreetly.
• Separate your sources of cash in different places and do not handle high quantities of money in public.
• To choose pubs and restaurants, prefer recommended places by professionals or experts.
• When you use the taxi services, prefer registered companies.
• If there is any problem, search for help in a Tourism Assistance Specialized Office (Deatur) or a similar place.

Emergency Phone Numbers:

• Police: 190
• Fire and Ambulance: 193
• Tourist Police:
  • Av. São Luís 92, Centro: Tel. (11) 3214-0209
  • Rua São Bento 380, Centro : Tel. (11) 3107-5642