Traveling alone remains a challenge for many Brazilian women, especially because of safety concerns. Against this backdrop, the federal government has launched a guide offering practical advice for women. The initiative was reported by Agência Brasil and is available on the Ministry of Tourism’s website.
Titled “Guide for Women Traveling Alone,” the publication aims to improve safety, independence and access to information for women interested in exploring tourist destinations in Brazil. It brings together data, analysis and recommendations to make tourism safer and more inclusive.
According to Tourism Minister Gustavo Feliciano, the guide is part of the National Pact Against Femicide, launched earlier in the year. In an interview with Bom Dia, Ministro, a program produced by the Brazilian Communication Company, he emphasized the effect of insecurity on travel decisions.
According to the minister, “although 60% of women have given up traveling alone for some safety-related reason, 70% of them reported that the experience of solo travel brings a sense of fulfillment through tourism.” He added that this autonomy allows women to choose their own itineraries without relying on companions.
The guide also offers recommendations to tourism businesses such as hotels, bars and restaurants. “The guide serves to advise women traveling alone, but also to help tourism entrepreneurs—such as hotels, bars and restaurants—prepare. For example, it recommends that when a woman travels alone, a hotel place her in a room near the elevator rather than at the end of the hallway, because if something happens, she will be closer to help or rescue,” the minister explained.
The publication draws on a nationwide survey conducted between August and September 2025 among 2,712 women from all regions of the country. The figures show that 41.8% of Brazilian women have traveled alone, while 31.4% say they do so frequently. Among those with solo travel experience, 35.9% chose destinations within Brazil.
The survey also reveals a mixed picture: while interest in solo travel is growing, perceived safety risks remain an obstacle. The guide seeks precisely to reduce these barriers by providing practical information and encouraging changes both in travelers’ behavior and in the tourism industry’s capacity to welcome them.
Source: brasil247.com
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