The areas to avoid in Buenos Aires as a tourist are Barracas, Retiro, Constitucion, and Balvanera. In this article, I’ll cover some of the areas to avoid when visiting Buenos Aires and some useful tips for your trip. But remember, this is based on my experience, living there and visiting for a couple of months. […]
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Travel insurance is important in case anything goes wrong but it is also currently a requirement of travelling to Argentina. You are no longer required to have travel insurance that covers illness from covid in 2022. It is important to note that medical expenses can be expensive in Argentina so travel insurance is definitely a
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In this article, we’re going to explore how safe it is to visit Buenos Aires. All the information included has been taken from recent reports and local newspapers. And at the end, we’ll share our opinion as an Argentine and as a tourist visiting my family and spending a couple of months in a touristic
Like traveling to any other big city in the world, it’s always a good idea to learn a bit about the place you’re visiting. Before talking about safety, here are some useful facts about Buenos Aires: In 1880 Buenos Aires became the capital of Argentina and due to its rapid progress in the late XIX
Palermo Hollywood is a hipster area within the neighbourhood Palermo. As you can see there are other areas known as: Palermo Chico, Palermo Viejo and Palermo Soho. This area is called Palermo Hollywood due to all the TV studios and movies production companies situated in the area. It’s also one of the best places to
The Microcentro area is not a neighbourhood, but rather it’s considered the financial centre of the city. Most of its buildings are banks, office spaces or state buildings, like ‘Casa Rosada’ or Pink House. This area is located in Puerto Madero neighbourhood, one of the safest to visit while in Buenos Aires. There are many
Belgrano is a residential area that it’s characterised by its beautiful and stately houses. As you can see on the map below, Belgrano is quite a big area that has many attractions. Because of all the places to see and things to do, this area gets very busy with tourists and locals alike, so even
Puerto Madero is one of the most exclusive neighbourhoods in the city of Buenos Aires. It’s located by de la Plata River and it’s perfect for a walk on the promenade overlooking the river or to sit and relax in one of its many restaurants. This area is relatively safe. Keep in mind that it’s
San Telmo is a small bohemian neighbourhood that is ideal to visit by walking around the many historic and beautiful streets. As you can see on the map below, San Telmo has a very low percentage of thefts compared to other neighbourhoods in the city, like Palermo or Recoleta. Walking around it feels safe because
Recoleta is a residential neighbourhood in the city of Buenos Aires. It’s famous for its architecture, historical monuments, gardens, cultural attractions like: Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Centro Cultural Recoleta and the National Library. In terms of stats, Recoleta is placed last in the top 5 neighbourhoods with the most crime rate in the city.
