{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/argentina/buenos-aires","updatedAt":"2026-09-02T15:52:28.154Z","place":{"city":"Buenos Aires","country":"Argentina","countryCode":"AR","lat":-34.61315,"lon":-58.37723},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.69,"caps":[],"databaseScore":65,"travellerSentiment":{"score":64,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe in Buenos Aires when exercising normal precautions, particularly in tourist zones during daylight; unease rises after dark in certain neighborhoods or when personal belongings are not closely guarded.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":70,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Buenos Aires is generally safe for visitors who take normal precautions, though petty crime is common in tourist areas and on public transport.","summary":"The city has a moderate overall safety index (66/100) with low violent crime against tourists but widespread opportunistic theft. Pickpocketing and bag snatching are frequent in crowded areas, while robbery risk remains moderate, mainly linked to motochorro (moped-borne snatch) incidents in specific zones. Visitor sentiment is mostly positive when basic precautions are observed.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Motochorro (moped-borne snatch) robberies occur mainly around Constitución, Once, and parts of microcentro; violent muggings against tourists are rare but possible in isolated areas after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-slitting are most common in San Telmo, on the subte, and in crowded tourist clusters like La Boca and the Obelisco"},"safeAreas":["Recoleta","Palermo","Puerto Madero"],"avoidAreas":["Once - high motochorro and distraction theft risk","Constitución - frequent muggings and scams targeting travelers"],"scams":["Mustard or bird poo distraction scam where an accomplice offers to 'help' clean the victim while stealing belongings","Fake taxi or rideshare drivers overcharging or taking tourists to isolated areas","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods who may distract or short-change tourists","ATM skimming or tampering in poorly lit or isolated locations"],"zones":[{"name":"Recoleta","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential area with low crime, well-patrolled, popular with tourists and expats."},{"name":"Palermo","level":"safe","note":"Large, vibrant neighborhood with parks, cafes, and steady police presence; petty theft possible but rare violent crime."},{"name":"San Telmo","level":"caution","note":"Historic and cultural hub with high pickpocketing risk, especially in markets and crowded streets; avoid flashing valuables."},{"name":"La Boca","level":"caution","note":"Colorful Caminito safe by day with police patrols, but surrounding areas become risky after dark due to theft and muggings."},{"name":"Microcentro","level":"caution","note":"Downtown business district with high foot traffic; elevated pickpocketing and bag-snatching risk, especially near Florida Street and subte stations."},{"name":"Once","level":"avoid","note":"High incidence of motochorro (moped-borne snatch robberies) and distraction theft; avoid carrying bags openly, especially near train station."},{"name":"Constitución","level":"avoid","note":"Major transport hub with frequent reports of muggings, pickpocketing, and scams targeting travelers; exercise extreme caution, particularly at night."},{"name":"Puerto Madero","level":"safe","note":"Modern waterfront district with strong private security, low crime, and frequent patrols; safe for walking day and night."}]}}