Buenos Aires Safety: Tips for Tourists

Buenos Aires safety has a lot to do with being aware of your surroundings. Make sure you know where you are going, and who is around you, always hold on closely to your belongings, and travel in groups at nighttime.

Also, be aware of unknown people coming up to you on the street asking questions or offering services. Hold tight to your belongings and walk away.

Don’t carry a lot of money, unnecessary credit cards, or flash expensive jewelry and clothing. The less you have on you, the less risk you have of it being taken from you.

Public transportation is safe during the daytime, but it is a well-known Buenos Aires safety tip that at night time taking a taxi is better. When possible, try to get one under the company name Radio Taxi. You can either call a radio taxi or hail one from the street, but avoid plain yellow and black taxis with no official documentation.

But if you choose to walk or ride a bike, is necessary to look both ways while crossing the street, even if the light is green, because argentine people drive fast, and sometimes traffic signals are not fully respected. 

Also,  you should look at the ground while you walk to avoid stepping into something unpleasant.

The majority of Buenos Aires safety issues do not deal with physical violence, but rather involve petty crimes that can be avoided with the right precaution and awareness. And with these safety tips, you should have no problems staying incident-free and enjoying your time in the captivating city of Buenos Aires!