The sarcastic posts here are somewhat unhelpful. The OP asked a legitimate question. I've always wanted to go to South America, but i've been turned off by the reports of the crime.
I've never been, but the standard advice of:
1. Don't flash expensive gadgets
2. Don't go to the dangerous areas
4. If having to go to dangerous areas, make sure you do it during the day.
5. When going out at night, make sure you pack cash and have a card ID (driver's license, etc). Leave your credit/debit cards and passport at home. Cut the amount of cash you have in your wallet and put some of it into your shoe. Find a private place to get more from the shoe bank when you need to get more.
It might be worth to get a cheap burner phone instead of using an iPhone as well. The ultimate solution to all of these problems however would be to avoid nightlife and be in bed by 10pm. But that's no fun no isn't it?
I've never been, but the standard advice of:
1. Don't flash expensive gadgets
2. Don't go to the dangerous areas
4. If having to go to dangerous areas, make sure you do it during the day.
5. When going out at night, make sure you pack cash and have a card ID (driver's license, etc). Leave your credit/debit cards and passport at home. Cut the amount of cash you have in your wallet and put some of it into your shoe. Find a private place to get more from the shoe bank when you need to get more.
It might be worth to get a cheap burner phone instead of using an iPhone as well. The ultimate solution to all of these problems however would be to avoid nightlife and be in bed by 10pm. But that's no fun no isn't it?