Is Buenos Aires safe for solo female travelers?

Buenos Aires, as a bustling city, possesses both safe and unsafe areas. Daytime travel is generally safe in most parts while some neighborhoods require extra caution, especially after dark. Street crime like pickpocketing, purse snatching, petty theft are potential risks, and as a solo female traveler, it's crucial to stay vigilant. Nevertheless, locals are friendly and ready to help. Always trust your intuition and use common sense when you feel uncomfortable about a situation or a place.

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How safe is Buenos Aires for solo female travelers?

Travel safety index

4 /5

based on 29 experiences from female travelers

Andrea

Andrea

Colombia

Couple travel

My experience in Buenos Aires was amazing! It was my second time in the city and I loved it even more. I met wonderful people, ate delicious food, and enjoyed walking around beautiful places. I felt safe in all the areas I visited. Buenos Aires has such great energy. — I can’t wait to go back! 🇦🇷❤️‍🔥

Posted: October 4, 2025
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Honestly, you do have to be careful, especially with the motorcycle thieves. I didn't feel very safe. It's quite dangerous from my perspective, but it's definitely a beautiful place. I recommend keeping your phone and wallet inside your clothes or in your bra so when they take your backpack, they don't steal anything important. The people there are very kind and polite, 10/10. My budget at the time was much lower and it was enough for several things. Now that the currency has gone down, I can't explain how much I spent and how expensive it was. I stayed at a relative's house; it wasn't as...

Posted: August 10, 2025Experienced: January, 2018
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I was staying in a Hostel in Palermo for a week. The Hostel was really nice and i felt Safe becauce even in the Night the streets were Full of People sitting in the Restaurants and Bars. The vibe was also really cool and i Visited different Parts of the City and i Never felt unsave.

Posted: April 13, 2025
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Really one of the best places in LATAMand that coming from a Brazilian is a big deal, I love BA, the vibe, the food, everything you can experience, how international it is, the parties!!! And etc. I would be worried though of the price now because they're passing through a crisis.

Posted: April 8, 2025Experienced: March, 2023
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Chantel

Chantel

Indonesia

Couple travel

I really liked Buenos Aires and overall it's pretty safe, just be informed about the different quarters of the city. You have to try neapolean style pizza which is one of the best I had and make sure to have fun

Posted: March 15, 2025
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How safe is Buenos Aires for women?

Local safety index

3.6 /5

Based on 40 local experiences

Local crime index

2.7 /5

Based on 40 local experiences

Buenos Aires's city is very safe but you have to know which neighborhoods you should go. If you are in CABA, then it is more than fine. Palermo, Recoleta, Belgrano, Barrio Norte are incredible safe at night time too but be careful with Microcentro at night

Posted: January 31, 2026
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Daisy

Daisy

Honestly it’s a pretty safe city, the older men are very creepy though like far more than any other city, but they just stare longingly but the vibes are pretty good, the people are somewhat kind and the food is great so yeah!

Posted: January 31, 2026
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Iara

Iara

Buenos aires is a very safe city - however, like any other place you have to beware of your surroundings at night and dont use your phone too lightly in the subway or public transport in general - villa crespo, caballito, nuñez, recoleta, belgrano are your safe destinations- palermo is popular but not too safe since its very touristy - avoid scammers at obelisco and avoid going to Retiro station since there is a villa (slum) next to it- also avoid train stations in general- san telmo is beautiful but make sure you dont walk around at night

Posted: January 28, 2026
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There’s quite a bit of pickpockets, but if you avoid certain areas you’ll be safe. Neighborhoods like Palermo, Belgrano and Recoleta are very safe. Palermo is particularly packed with tourists. Avoid neighborhoods like Matadero and Lugano.

Posted: January 28, 2026
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Lily

Lily

Overall, I feel very safe here in Buenos Aires, especially Palermo, where you can walk around without a problem, even at night. You have to be a little more mindful in the center and La Boca regarding pickpockets.

Posted: January 22, 2026
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