I'm going to Buenos Aires, Argentina in July and i'm going to spend 30 days there. Im just going with my friend and we are planning on rent an apartment in Palermo for the two of us. We are only two girls. 20 years. I would like to know if there are any dangers for two girls in Buenos Aires.. Please Help mee....Thank you
5 days ago

Have you traveled outside of the US or wherever it is that you live?
BA is a large cosmopolitan city, much like NY, Paris, Madrid, Rome etc .. it is large, full of neighborhoods and a few million people.. many of them are 20 something year old girls, and families just like wherever you live.
The only dangers here would be the same ones that might be found in any large city in the world. You can get hit by a car, have your pocket picked or you can lose your purse if you leave it in the wrong place... you can spend all of your money on trendy clothes, beautiful shoes and handbags and eating out in a great restaurant every day...
If you have traveled any and even better, if you speak a little Spanish, you should not find BA unsafe.

Buenos Aires is a big city and it is as safe as any other big city... Just take the care you would take in New York if you were not from NY!
When you take a taxi lock the doors and be careful with your valuable things.
Flintstones

How about not flagging taxis in the street but instead calling for a radio taxi .
In particular do not take taxis waiting in line in Airports, Port, etc

BA is no more dangerous than any other city in the world and like most other cities it will have its "no go " areas. Find out about these before you go and avoid.
Most traveller bring the danger with them rather than find it at there destination. Try not to behave or look like a like a tourist and take a few sensible precaution like not opening your purse/bag in the street, not using a cellphone in a public place, don't talk to strangers if they approach you EVER, don't walk down an empty street and think twice about going anywhere alone - there really is safety in numbers. Oh! and of course being two women alone don't accept driks from anyone in a bar - assume they have been drugged!
Google "travel safety fo women" and I am sure you will find thousands of results. Here in the UK there are numerous organisations who run day long travel safety courses which are well regarded. I'm sure you have something similar in the US.
Keep your wits about you and use your common sense and you can look forward to a great time in one of the great cities of the world.

While crellston is absolutely right, I think you do need to realize that the people of BA are a very warm and friendly lot and will be polite and also helpful to you... so you may have a stranger speaking to you who is just friendly.
It all depends on how well traveled you are, if you are experienced at all in being in a foreign country.. if you are used to big cities, you will know how to blend in and get around easily...
We flagged taxis in the street upon arrival here as visitors and have never had a problem. Just look for the Radio Taxi light box on the roof..
Be sure to have change at all times..
Never stand on the street looking at your map ..

Yes, come on down!

Theft is a big problem in Argentina. There are many pickpockets and other types of thieves. I would suggest not carrying large amounts of money around with you while in the city. Other than that, however, I would consider it to be a safe place. I lived in Argentina for a year as a 16 year old girl and was never robbed. It does happen, though. Violent crime, however, is very rare, so you should be safe. Do expect lots of whistles and attention from men as you walk down the street, as this is common there, though not something to worry about. Also, call a taxi company if you need a ride somewhere. There are several cares that look like taxis and try to go around and pick up foreigners to steal their belongings. If you make sure the taxis you use are from a legitimate company,however, you should have no problems. Have a great trip.

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usual big city crime safety issues.

just take precautions money belt do not share cabs

with strangers or let them buy you drinks odds are great

you will be just fine...

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good info careful many scammers...

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Have fun,

I traveled to Buenos Aires in 2007 with my friend (both women in our 20s). We were there for about 2 weeks and felt completely safe.

Be smart and responsible and you'll be fine. It's a incredible city.

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(My travel writing blog)

You should be alert, and do not trust estrangers. I know you might miss some fun but things change rapidly and many scams and unwelcome situations might arise. So better be cautious than sorry. In general economic situation of the country has deteriorated which does not help
and can be translated in less security.

Hey, everybody <B>The OP went to Argentina in July <u>2009</u> </B> and hasn't been back to the forums since starting this thread

That's sounds ominous. Maybe she was kidnapped.

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