What should I be careful of in South America?

Is South America safe? Everything you need to know
  • 1 – Prevention. Prevent, prevent, prevent. ...
  • 2 – Avoid walking around at night. “The night is dark and full of terrors”. ...
  • 3 – Always be up to date on local news. ...
  • 4 – Ask the locals. ...
  • 5 – Keep a low profile. ...
  • 6 – Protect your belongings. ...
  • 7 – Look confident. ...
  • 8 – Follow your gut.




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