based on 46 experiences from female travelers
Lilian
Brazil
Traveling in Buenos Aires is a very nice experience, is not really an expensive place, amazing food around, a loads of options as gastronomy and supermarkets. Experienced a tango night and it was one of the most beautiful show that I've watched in my life. I recommend Argentine with no doubts
Posted: August 21, 2024El bolsón it’s an amazing city, it’s really safe , a place to relax. If you like hiking swimming and do activities in the nature this is the place for you. I went in summer and it was an amazing experience we went camping hiking the food is good. We met local people using couchsurfing I really recommend the experience.
Posted: July 25, 2024The ugliest restaurants were the highest quality. There are always traveling exhibits at El Torreón. It's not very safe at night near Playa Grande. The taxi drivers told us that it wasn't a good idea to use Cabify near the bus station because there's competition between them.
Posted: July 18, 2024Experienced: March, 2024One of the most incredible trips I've done. I was there with my parents. The landscapes were truly incredible, as well as the fauna and flora. Other tourists seemed really respectfum of it, which is rare. The locals were extremely welcoming as well.
Posted: July 18, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Ana
Brazil
I am Brazilian, I stayed 30 days in Buenos Aires, and I felt safer than I would in the big cities of my country. Public transportation works very well, and the city has good infrastructure with sidewalks, parks, cafés, and pleasant places to walk around (this was my favorite part). Argentine beef and barbecue are incredible! However, I found everyday food to be nothing special. The bars and clubs there open very late at night, the party usually only stars at 1am and goes all the way to 5 or 6 am. And again, I felt safe walking alone at night in the nicer areas of the city. Here are some recommendations: - Feria de Mataderos: Definitely a MUST DO, it's every Sunday, very cultural, with live traditional music and street food. Around the square, there is the Museo Criollo de Los Corrales. Inside, there's an old bar where I found some gentlemen playing guitar; it was very touching. - El Boliche de Roberto: A bar with 130 years of history, with live tango literally every day of the week. The performances are very intimate and beautiful. - Bar El Federal: Great options for snacks, cheap wine, fair prices, beautiful decor, and the bar has over 100 years of history.
Posted: July 6, 2024I feel totally safe and comfortable going around the different cities in Argentina. From the Salta region to Patagonia, across the center of the country until Buenos Aires. No judgement from locals, no cat calling and I never listen to bad words o found a difficult situation.
Posted: July 1, 2024Experienced: December, 2023Lou
France
Buenos Aires, I loved it! I lived in a shared house with a great atmosphere and friendly people. During the day, I would go out to walk through the streets of different neighborhoods. I never felt in danger being a woman alone. At night, I would go out with friends, and sometimes one of them would call a taxi for me to return (because you can't just get into any taxi). If you take care of your belongings and don't show off a camera or anything like that, I think nothing much can happen to you (and listen to the advice of the locals). The most unpleasant thing that happened to me were the comments and persistent looks from men about my appearance or my skirt. Despite this, Buenos Aires is a charming city!
Posted: June 30, 2024júlia
Spain
Buenos Aires is one of my favourite cities in the world! Full of life and cultural activities, it is the vibrant home of thousands of Argentinians (some of the kindest and most welcoming people I've ever met!). Of course, there are some areas you should avoid, especially at night, and should be aware of your surroundings at all times, but besides it did not feel particularly dangerous as a woman travelling solo! Would defenitely recommend!! (But pro tip: learn some basic Spanish first! ;))
Posted: June 16, 2024Experienced: November, 2023Patagonia is an amazing place. So much places to visit, to ride, walk and hike that there’s no time for boredom. I felt safe all the time and local people is always willing to help, to give directions and recommend cool places to visit.
Posted: April 11, 2024Ki
Brazil
Buenos Aires is a large city, with many things to do especially if you like gastronomy, theater, music. Many international artists come, there is a high level of both local and international cuisine, many theater plays on the famous Corrientes street. In terms of safety, the central areas are less secure than neighborhoods like Palermo and its surroundings, for example. The further north, the safer it is.
Posted: March 21, 2024Based on 17 local experiences
Based on 17 local experiences
The area of Buenos Aires City is generally safe, even walking at night. Some province capital cities and major cities -including those cities around Buenos Aires City, called Conurbano- feel unsafe (it is useful to ask locals). Some precautions I take are to not walk alone at night, take care of my belongings, phone and bag, not carry important things in pockets that can be pickpocketed. There is organized crime that kidnaps women for traficking in some mid-sized cities. There are men that add drugs to lose consciousness into women's drinks (it happened to me in my city). Small cities and towns, however, feel safe. But again, I recommend asking locals upon arrival.
Posted: September 28, 2024Graziela
I live alone here for over 5 years now and I have never experienced sexual assault or anything. I feel really safe as a woman in the city. Of course I take care of myself but I walk alone after midnight and still feel safe.
Posted: September 18, 2024