Safety tips for the Avenida Paulista in Sao Paulo

According to the booklet of the Police there are some easy tips to follow in order to be totally safe from pickpockets on the Avenida Paulista

• Attention to carry purses or talking on the phone
• Single and elderly women should redouble their care because they are preferential targets of the bandits
• Bus stops, metro stations of line 2 and sidewalks are where most of the theft occur
• Thieves usually walk in pairs or ride a bike

These precautions are necessary in a big city like São Paulo and in a busy avenue such as the famous Avenida Paulista. Anyway do not forget that in recent years the city has invested heavily in security and walking around Sao Paulo will not be dangerous following these easy tips