Thanks.
So you’re saying that the main idea is to not stand out as a valuable target? Losing my credit card wouldn’t be that much of a problem, I could just call and get it blocked - I was more worried about them forcing me to hand out my PIN or withdraw money for them etc.
Is Amex widely accepted? If so, I could use my Platinum card because they can deactivate cash withdrawals. But then again, a Platinum card would probably make me even more interesting as a victim (if they force me to empty my pockets and see the card)? I get that it’s not extremely likely we will be mugged, but I’d like to be prepared in case it does happen.
What about a DSLR camera when going to the typical sights etc.? Best to bring a cheap camera instead? iPhone selfies would probably be a bad idea?
(And by the way, I guess Iguaçu/Iguazu, Buenos Aires, Santiago de Chile and Lima will all be safer than Rio?)