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 comfortable, but it was what I had. Getting around is fairly easy on the buses and trains; just ask for good directions; it's a big city!

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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How safe is Buenos Aires for women?

Local safety index

3.5 /5

Based on 34 local experiences

Local crime index

2.7 /5

Based on 34 local experiences

Buenos Aires is generally a safe city but it depends on where you are. If you stay and move around barrios like Belgrano, Palermo and Ricoleta, it is as safe to walk alone as a woman during night as in any other big city.

Posted: November 13, 2025
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Buenos Aires is one of the most safest cities in latinamerica, but as in any other city in the world, I recommend to pay attention always tl the surroundings. Always ask advice from locals and try to stay in busy areas

Posted: October 1, 2025
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You have to be careful in some neighborhoods. Try to only take certificates Ubers Take care of your backpack or purse. In popular neighborhoods is ok to go around and safe. You have 24 hour transportation In general is very safe here

Posted: August 28, 2025
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Luciana

Luciana

My zone is pretty safe, You just have to know wich parts of Buenos Aires You have to avoid. I love near Palermo, Paternal, Villa Crespo. But if you go to Constitución, San Telmo, La Boca, etc You have to take good care of yourself.

Posted: June 18, 2025
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Antonia

Buenos Aires

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Hey, Im Antonia! Half Ecuadorian 🇪🇨 half Chilean 🇨🇱 living in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷. I love traveling, fashion, dancing and I have 2 cats 🐈‍⬛🤍 -Spanish -English -Portuguese

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Emma

Buenos Aires

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3 days

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Hi! I'm Emma, I'm 24 and from Buenos Aires, Argentina. I love traveling, meeting new people, and discovering interesting places. I'm really into sports, live music, art museums, and historic spots. I'm super easygoing and love a good chat :)

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Serena

Serena

Buenos Aires

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Hi! I’m Serena — a 22-year-old creator, marketer, and adventure lover. I’m passionate about exploring new places, connecting with inspiring people, and turning every trip into a story. I work remotely while building my own digital projects, so traveling is part of my lifestyle. I’m a Christian, and I absolutely love working with kids — they inspire me and bring so much joy to my life. I love discovering local culture, good food, hidden gems, and capturing everything through content. Always excited to meet other women who travel with purpose, faith, and freedom.

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Wadana

Wadana

Buenos Aires

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90% of my decisions are for the plot. my solo travels began when i moved to tanzania to an international boarding school. from there, the side quests have been never ending. i study at university in the us but i’m on an exchange semester in buenos aires.

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