Is Buenos Aires Safe in 2025? What Travelers Need to Know
Most of BA’s biggest safety issues can be navigated with common sense and a little bit of street savvy.
Buenos Aires balances on the edge of charm and chaos. With its leafy boulevards, all-night tango, and parrillas sizzling at midnight, it leaves an indelible mark on those who dive into its infectious way of life. But, as with many big cities, safety is often a concern and a recurring topic voiced in travel and expat forums. And fair enough, this is a bustling metropolis with all the typical urban frictions. However, most of BA’s biggest safety issues can be navigated with common sense and a little bit of street savvy.
Read on to find out the Best and Worst Neighborhoods for safety, the most common crimes, general safety behaviors, travel tips for women, public transportation and ride share safety, what to do if something happens, and useful phone numbers.