Is Buenos Aires safe to visit right now? (September 2026)

Travel advisories for Argentina

What the advice says

• The US State Department rates Argentina at Level 1, Exercise Normal Precautions, an advisory that applies to the whole country rather than to Buenos Aires specifically.
• UK guidance notes that terrorist attacks in Argentina cannot be ruled out, though it does not describe a specific threat to the city.
• Political demonstrations are common, especially near Congress and the Presidential Palace, and can occasionally turn violent, so the advice is to avoid all protests and marches.
• Piqueteros sometimes block major roads, including routes into and out of the city, causing significant delays, so checking local news before travel is worthwhile.
• Pickpocketing and bag theft occur on public transport and in areas such as Palermo, San Telmo, La Boca, Retiro, and Florida Street, including a distraction technique known as the mustard scam.
• Armed robbery is a risk, and the guidance is to hand over cash and valuables without resistance if confronted, with extra caution advised in La Boca outside the main tourist area.
• Express kidnappings, in which victims are forced to withdraw cash before being released, occasionally happen, so travelers are advised to avoid casual taxis and stay alert after dark.