Anyone from Brasil or in Brasil during spring break?

Hi!

I am travelling to Brasil (Sao Paulo and Rio) for the first time during this spring break to do some field work for my master's research project.

I can speak intermediate level Portuguese and fluent Spanish, but as a female solo traveller, I am a bit scared of being in Brasil by myself. I am planning to be there for 2 weeks. Any advice/suggestions please?

Thank you! :)