Is downtown Buenos Aires safe for a girl travelling alone?

Question

Is downtown Buenos Aires safe for a girl travelling alone?

Answer 1

Yes, it is. Again, as said above, always take precautions as you are in un-familiar territoty.

You should be able to move around in "subte" (subway), and "colectivos" (buses) with no problem.

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a- Downtown

b- Puerto Madero (harbourfront)

c- San Telmo (old city and antiques)

d- La Boca - tipical neighbourhood/tango

e- Palermo (Botanical garden and zoo)

f- Barrio Norte (shopping)

Enjoy!

see:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g3127...

Answer 2

I'm a 27 year old American woman living in Buenos Aires and yes, I am careful about what areas I wander around in.  But as long as you keep a low profile, don't dress too "rich" and try not to look touristy, you'll be fine.  

I don't suggest wandering around the downtown area alone after, say, 9pm.  There is police presence, but still, better safe than sorry. At that point you should call a "Radio Taxi" and have them take you to where you need to go.

Happy travels!

Answer 3

I've been travelling alone sonce I was 21 and I've always taken precautions and there isnt a safe place on earth if you are not careful!! Tell someone where you're going, have your credit cards and valuables stuck in a safe in the hotel, keep to big avenues when walking, avoid walking at night, it's better to take a taxi and if it's one of those radio taxis better as you are not catching them in the street. Just play it safe and dont flash around that you're a tourist. Ah, and dont talk to strangers unless it's absolutely necessary!

Answer 4

It is safe only if you dont walk at night alone or during "siesta" or nap hours.

Try to take cabs as other user said and dont take a purse ...

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good luck