🇦🇷 Argentina · Americas
Safety Argentina
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Argentina is a fascinating destination with Buenos Aires, Patagonia and Mendoza. Crime occurs mainly in Buenos Aires in the form of pickpocketing and currency-exchange scams. The rest of the country is very quiet and Argentines are warm.
Specific risks
Theft & petty crime
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Scams
3Vigilance conseillee
Natural disasters
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Health risks
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Political stability
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Areas to avoid
- The La Boca neighborhood in Buenos Aires outside the tourist areas
- Retiro and Constitucion at night
- Border areas with Paraguay and Bolivia in the north
Emergency numbers
Police
911
Ambulance
107
Fire department
100
Health & precautions
Vaccinations
- Hepatitis A
- Yellow fever if visiting the northeast (Iguazu)
Drinking water
Tap water is drinkable in Buenos Aires and the big cities.
Mosquitoes
Dengue in the north of the country, especially in summer.
General notes
The healthcare system is of good quality in the big cities. Pharmacies are plentiful.
Women travelers
Buenos Aires is safe during the day. The piropo (street comment) is declining but still exists. Standard vigilance at night.
LGBTQ+ travelers
Argentina is a pioneer in Latin America (marriage legal since 2010, gender identity law). Buenos Aires is very welcoming with a vibrant LGBTQ+ neighborhood (Palermo, San Telmo).
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