How Much Does Argentina Depend On Tourism?

Argentina’s tourism sector has achieved four out of seven possible points in the Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index in 2021, equaling the score of Panama and Brazil. The country ranks 132nd globally with 0.0064 tourists per resident. Argentina can leverage its high-scoring natural resources to enhance its tourism economy, as global trends towards sustainable tourism options present an opportunity.

Argentina is a top South American tourist destination, ranking third in the region. The country has opportunities to leverage its relatively high-scoring natural resources to enhance its tourism. The Misiones rainforest, Argentine Yungas, and areas of the Andean Patagonia are scientifically considered as biodiversity. In 2023, the travel and tourism sector contributed 9.1 to the global GDP, an increase of 23.2 from 2022 and only 4.1 below the 2019 level.

In 2021, the travel and tourism sector contributed almost 34 billion U.S. dollars to Argentina’s GDP, a rise of roughly 39 percent versus the previous year’s figure. The country received 5.80 million tourists in 2011, making it the first most visited country in South America and the second most visited country in the world.

The tourism industry has suffered more than any other sector due to COVID-19 and the resulting global economic recession. In 2021, Argentina generated around 445.00 million US dollars in the tourism sector alone, accounting for 0.069 percent of its gross domestic product.

Outbound trips made from Argentina are directed towards Europe, ranking it as the third most popular destination after neighboring countries. Much is at stake for both the inbound, outbound, and domestic Argentine tourism industry in LATAM’s biggest economy, as tourism contributes to the nation’s economy by providing income for hotels and restaurants and generating demand for goods in other sectors.


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What is Argentina’s tourism ranked?

Argentina, ranked 7th in South America, generated around $445 million in the tourism sector in 2021, accounting for 0. 069 percent of its gross domestic product and 4% of all international tourism receipts. The tourism sector in Argentina has grown significantly since 1995, with annual tourist arrivals reaching 45, 000. The survey excludes business trips, non-tourism travel purposes, and crew members of ships or flights. In 1995, tourism revenues amounted to 2.

55 billion USD, or 0. 99% of the gross national product. However, within 26 years, the country’s dependence on tourism has increased significantly. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, sales were $5. 65 billion billion, or 1. 3 percent of the gross national product. The chart shows the number of tourists registered in Argentina each year, with the red line representing the average of all 8 South American countries.

Is Argentina heavily focused on tourism?

Argentina, the world’s 8th largest country, is home to a diverse geography and a significant tourism industry. The travel and tourism market contributed 46. 4 billion USD to the country’s GDP in 2021, increasing from 46. 4 billion USD in 2020 to 33. 7 billion USD in 2021. Despite low tourism numbers, the top tourists from different regions visiting Argentina in 2021 were from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Uruguay, and the Atlantic Ocean.

Is Argentina more or less developed?
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Is Argentina more or less developed?

Argentina, the second-largest national economy in South America, is a developing country with a highly literate population, export-oriented agricultural sector, and diversified industrial base. It benefits from rich natural resources and has experienced uneven economic performance, with high growth and severe recessions since the late 20th century. Income maldistribution and poverty have increased since then.

Argentina had one of the ten highest per capita GDP levels globally in the early 20th century. However, its currency declined by about 50 in 2018 to more than 38 Argentine pesos per U. S. Dollar, and is currently under a stand-by program from the International Monetary Fund.

Is Argentina or Mexico safer?

Argentina is identified as the safest country in Latin America in the 2024 Global Peace Index, which is based on a range of factors including political stability, rates of violent crime, societal safety, and instances of international conflict.

Which is safer, Brazil or Argentina?

The U. S. State Department provides travel safety ratings for South America based on a scale of one through four. Argentina is rated as Level 1, Bolivia as Level 2, Brazil as Level 2, Chile as Level 2, Colombia as Level 3, Ecuador as Level 2, French Guiana as Level 1, Guyana as Level 2, Paraguay as Level 1, Peru as Level 2, Suriname as Level 1, Uruguay as Level 2, and Venezuela as Level 4. However, countries like Brazil and Ecuador are only Level 2 – Exercise Increased Caution, despite having some of the world’s most violent cities. These cities also have some of the world’s highest per capita murder rates.

Is Argentina in the 3rd world?

Argentina would be classified as a third-world country, given its alignment with the United States, its position among the second-world countries with the Soviet Union, and its neutral stance among the third-world countries.

Is Argentina’s economy good or bad?

Argentina has been facing economic and social crises for over 30 years, leading to defaults on international sovereign debt in 2001, 2014, and 2020. The ongoing credit and currency crisis has left Argentina with only 5 of its GDP available in credit lines and mortgages. However, opportunities in traditional sectors are opening up this year following initial shock-therapy measures implemented by controversial President Javier Milei.

Why is Argentina worth visiting?
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Why is Argentina worth visiting?

Argentina offers a diverse range of experiences beyond its major cities like Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Bariloche. The north boasts stunning mountainous valleys, vineyards, and classic architecture, while the south boasts stunning glaciers, mountains, and wildlife. To experience the authentic northern culture, visit a traditional peña, a communal event featuring dancing, food, drink, traditional guitar music, and singing. These “Folklorico” events are popular in the north and can be found in Buenos Aires.

Salta, a city in Argentina’s high mountain desert, is a gem with a vibrant past and stunning architecture. The city’s Cathedral, Plaza de Armas, and city parks are particularly popular, and its aerial cable car system offers a unique perspective of the city from above. These off-the-beaten-path reasons make Argentina a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and authentic experience.

Which country relies on tourism the most?

In 2022, foreign visitor revenue accounted for 68 of the Maldives’ GDP, with 1. 7 million visitors spending $4. 2 billion. The archipelago, consisting of 1, 190 small islands, has a rich per capita income of $36, 400. The Maldives gained independence from the UK in 1965 and enjoys a temperature range of 25-35 degrees year-round. However, holidaying can be expensive, with some hotels costing over $5, 000 per night.

Is Argentina friendly to tourists?

Petty crime, including robbery and bag snatching, is prevalent in Buenos Aires and other major cities, particularly in popular tourist areas like La Boca, San Telmo, and Palermo. Crime rates are higher than in Australia, and it is advised to keep cash and expensive items out of sight in public areas. Lower socioeconomic urban areas and empty streets are also advised. Rosario, with higher levels of drug-related crime and violence, is also a high-risk area. Petty crime, including pickpocketing, bag snatching, and bag slashing, is also prevalent, even during the day.

Which country is number 1 in tourism?
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Which country is number 1 in tourism?

France leads the list of the most visited cities in Europe with 89. 4 million arrivals in 2019, thanks to its diverse regional cultures, historical sites, museums, gastronomy, and romantic charm. The country’s beautiful countryside, including villages, mountains, vineyards, and castles, attracts tourists. Spain follows with 83. 7 million arrivals, thanks to its historical richness, sunny coasts, architectural beauty, flamenco music, and bull running experiences.


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Debbie Green

I am a school teacher who was bitten by the travel bug many decades ago. My husband Billy has come along for the ride and now shares my dream to travel the world with our three children.The kids Pollyanna, 13, Cooper, 12 and Tommy 9 are in love with plane trips (thank goodness) and discovering new places, experiences and of course Disneyland.

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  • Loved this – I spent the month of June in BA and am now in Mendoza for a month. Once again, the media really misrepresents this country. I first visited BA in 2009. It was my very first visit to South America and I was a little freaked out. I ended up making friends with the very friendly cab driver who took me to my hotel from the airport. My hotel was awesome. Some of the best wine and steak I had ever had only cost me $10 in my local cafe and the waiter became my friend. The Parisesque (my trade marked word) buildings of BA were even better than in Paris. The slightly decayed, a few decades past their prime buildings were love at first sight! I couldn’t wait to come back. It took 14 years while I travelled all over the rest of South America and the world but when I finally got back here I vowed I would spend a couple of months. It has been fantastic and I will be back! I have met so many incredibly friendly and kind Argentinians – incredible. I will never forget it. I LOVE this country, warts and all – plus only Argentina has MESSI and the WORLD CUP! They must be doing something right!!

  • A great article 📹. I agree 100% with everything that you said and yes I have experienced the Buenos Aires Argentina and Argentina lifestyle. I lived in Buenos Aires Argentina for nearly 10 years. I had to leave for some personal reasons 😕. But I purchased a house in Mar Del Plata Argentina 🇦🇷. I travel back to Argentina for at least 4 months out of the year. The last time that I was in Buenos Aires was March 2020. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and I have not been able to return for nearly two years. Hopefully I can return in 2022.

  • Hermosa Buenos Aires… definitivamente uno de mis lugares favoritos en el mundo… Actualmente vivo en Europa (proyecto personal) Pero si tuviese 1 millón de Euros en la cuenta mañana mismo me mudaría a BsAs. Ciudaf mágica… ágil… llena de vida… es uno de los pocos lugares en el mundo donde me siento cómodo y feliz por el solo hecho de estar ahi… Tuve el privilegio de vivir 1 año en Bs.As. y como lo disfruté… Pude volver (de vacaciones) en diciembre 2021 y lloré de la alegría al ver que (a pesar de la pandemia) todo continua practicamente igual…

  • ¡Me encantó este article! Ver nuestra Argentina a través de los ojos de un extranjero es una sensación gratificante. Claro que también pensé que este chico parece tener su situación económica lo suficientemente solucionada, al punto de no afectarle esos problemas crónicos de la Economía Argentina que tanto ensombrecen nuestra perspectiva a los nativos de aquí. Pero también hay que ver que describe un tipo de vida bastante simple que él llevaría aquí, nada ostentosa, sin lujos e incluso austera (eso sí, daría la impresión de que es una simpleza libremente elegida). Creo que la clave es que siempre tiene al alcance de la mano la opción de volverse al Primer Mundo si así lo quisiera ¡creo que eso marca una actitud diferente ante la vida en este país! Está en Argentina porque lo elige. Pero me agrada muchísimo que eso le hace valorar cosas que nosotros, los Argentinos, por lo regular no apreciamos de nuestra tierra.

  • Hola Brian! Me gustó mucho tu article 🇦🇷 . Yo soy de los argentinos que les gusta resaltar y quedarse con las cosas buenas que suceden en nuestro país. Porque para discutir y criticar.. Hay mucho. Hace 30 años vivo en Buenos Aires (26 en el Gran Buenos Aires, y hace 4 en CABA) y, por ahora, elijo vivir acá. Me parece una ciudad espectacular, si la sabes aprovechar. Muchos lugares tienen sus cosas increíbles que te invitan a, por lo menos, quedarte un par de años viviendo allí. Hay otros que son muy lindos, pero ya sabes que no aguantarías vivir ahí. Buenos Aires siempre va a ser esa ciudad a la que quisiera volver, encuentre donde me encuentre. Qué bueno encontrar algo de ese sentimiento en tu canal. Seguiré atento!

  • This was the best article I’ve seen that has affirmed all of my research/fascination with the ridiculous amount of functionally, community, culture, and low cost available in Buenos Aires. I live in Los Angeles, USA, and it’s beautiful weather wise, but the city is barely functional. The bureaucracy of the city is so corrupt that it ceases to even function, as it continues to ride the coat tails of its 60yr old infrastructure. Anyways, level of detail, presentation, was amazing and precise and informative, bravo, looking forward to more -AM

  • Very good, very sincere and very real what you say about Argentina’s public health system. It’s good,and knowledge is of a very high level, and Argentina’s public universities which are as free as public health is, educate very good scientists and medical professionals, some of whom have contributed to scientific research in the USA and other countries, while others do research in Argentina. Things could be much better, but as they are,regarding public education and health, they are far better than in most Latin American countries and regarding free access to tertiary education and health, even better than in the USA.

  • Man, I’d really like some argentineans to see this article and realize what a wonderful country we have…if you, coming from the States (a 1st world country) can see it, it’s unbearable to me how some people choose to talk crap about it as it if was the worst shit hole in the world. Thank you Brian for this, from one God damned proud Argentinean here.

  • Te felicito por el article solo por haber encontrado cosas positivas de Buenos Aires,( Yo ya me las habia olvidado)las conceptualizastes muy bien,los negocios de cercania,el conocimiento de los vecinos,y el no tener auto!!!!! A mi toda la vida me miraron mal en el extranjero cuando decia que no tenia auto,como si fuera que no me podia pagar uno.Ahora me parece una locura la alta dependencia de casi todas las ciudades de Eeuu del auto.Espero que tengas michos seguidores pronto y que puedas ayudar a que se conozca Bs As cosa que la política no ha logrado.Like para tu article

  • how can you not have private health insurance… Argentina has some of the best professionals and facilities, including emergencies, you can go directly to a specialist, no need for a general practitioner to filter your claim… and only for 100 or 200 USD per month with OSDE, Medicus or Swiss Medical for a family of 4… you are out of your mind going public dude… hope you never really need it, but you are gonna regret it in the future if the unexpected happens… don’t tempt fate… great article, love Bs As!

  • Brian BA -Great advice! I also spent 2 yrs in BA, soon I am moving to Canning, with my Porteño wife, our two Porteñitos, because although I loved the city, there were drawbacks. 1 Apartment tower living means quiet walking, no loud music or activity permitted. If I am paying $3-$400k for a home, I want freedom. 2 Noise. At night the sounds of car horns, garbage trucks, buses radiates upwards between towers, too much racket all night. 3 Higher prices at Chinos/Kioskos than chain markets. 4 No greenery, forests, fields,, only isolated tried parks. Google satellite shows a gray city, with green land outside. 5 Power insecurities. Hot summers mean mass blackouts for millions of residents for days. Many had to stay with relatives with swimming pools to survive. 6 Covid thrives in crowded, public access locations. I would not want to use crowded subways, elevators, touch public buttons, grab rails, turnstiles, etc. Maybe I’m greedy, but I want to live in a green forested area, an enclosed neighborhood, no graffiti, a modern home, and be able to drive to CF when I want to, Canning, Pilar, have beautiful homes for half the price of the city.

  • Brian, Caramba: this article is a God send: it really hits key points: * Neighbourhood shops: I love the intimacy, the community relationships. (I loved this when I taught in Cyprus). *parks & their frequent usage: again, community. * coverage by govt medical system: this is so important. * good transport system: don’t need a car. (I had this when I taught ESL in Korea & China, great!). * bikes: wonderful: exercise, convenience, saves $. I’ve been perusal this article every time I need a ‘pick me up’: I’m looking into retiring overseas (from Canada) & your article is very encouraging for BA. Gracias! Viva la libertad, carajo!

  • el sistema de salud no es perfecto, nadie tiene el sistema perfecto, pero por algo estamos inundados de chilenos y uruguayos q se vienen a atender, y estudiar tambien, quien no tiene un conocido amigo, primo, tio, algo uruguayo o chileno! son como snoopy! lo hacen ya que en sus paises le s es imposible estudiar o atenderse en el hospital sin sacar un credito a 20 años! el chileno promedio que estudia llega a los 40 con 20.000 dolares de deuda

  • I have been considering looking at moving to either La Plata, Mar del Plata or Cordoba for a few years now as i am in the last one-third of my life and want a second home from where i live in the UK. With the EU now behind us here in Britain, i would prefer my new abode where i will be living for 9 months each year to be warmer than the uk average, slightly cheaper, with a people who are a bit more ” laid back” where the Cops are not on my head if i exceed the speed limit by 3 mph, where i can learn Spanish, buy fresh vegetables, go for walks daily and with good quality and affordable public Transport…….I think Argentina ticks my boxes and i plan to go and live there for at least three months to develop my Spanish and look around to see the options a available. Thanks for sharing ; regards…….Abe ( uk )

  • Hey Brian! I just stumbled upon your website. Very interesting. I like it a lot. Could you make a article explaining what brought you to Argentina the first time, and how was the process through which you decided to stay? Also, describe the things you’ve discovered or found surprising/different from the States and what you don’t like about Buenos Aires (since you already described what you do like).

  • Qué lindo. Necesario para reenamorarse de la ciudad en tiempos difíciles como estos. Es verdad que damos por sentado los negocios chiquitos, los almacenes, las verdulerías. Hace poco una amiga fue a Londres y me dice “boludo, no hay verdulerías”, ella va seguido pero padece tener que comprar una manzana sin gusto en un super. En fin, gracias, muy bueno el article. Qué bueno que la ciudad y el país te hayan tratado bien estos años. Abrazo!

  • Great article! I’ve been to BA once, in 2019, and feel in love with BA and Argentina. I stayed in Recoleta, but also became familiar to some degree with Palermo and Boca. I loved the food, the people, everything about the city. My only issue was the fact that I speak no Spanish and found that to be a challenge with very few people speaking English. I do plan to return to BA; however, I would like some knowledge of Spanish under my belt before returning. Did you speak Spanish when you moved there?

  • Me and my husband finally decided to move here in BA,you help us decide where exactly the best city to stay for the rest of our lives. Can you recommend us a place or apartment just a minute away from everything like what you are staying right now really appreciate if you could do that to us.. new subscriber here… thank you!

  • I have to disagree with you. Part of your statements are real, but regarding Health Care there is a big problem in BsAs. One have to pay for an extra private insurance if expects good health care. If you have Pami for instance, you must wait sometimes month to have some test done. By the time you get it is late. Of course there are exceptions but in gral. I am correct. Another thing you cannogt leave your bike in any place expecting it will be thera when you return. Again, if didn’t happen to yo you it does not mean is safe.

  • Como dice alguien en los comentarios: Buenos Aires tiene un montón de cosas positivas que por darlas por sentado no las sabemos apreciar. Creo que también pasa que nos duele que saquen espacios verdes o eso que le hicieron a la calle Corrientes y nos impide seguir apreciando todo lo bueno que sigue estando.

  • Lo mejor de la Argentina, más allá de las anécdotas superficiales, es que CUALQUIERA que quiera habitar este suelo, recibe los mismos derechos que un residente. En cualquier ciudad de este hermoso país. Sobre todo derecho a una salud y educación públicas. Eso es lo que más me enorgullece de ser argentina. Cosa que los gringos, siendo potencia, no lo tienen.

  • I honestly find it odd that someone from the USA would actually choose to stay here, but not because I hate my country. It’s just that, in this article, you talk about the “sense of community”, which may be true, but I’m sure there are several towns in the US with a similar sense of community. Besides, Buenos Aires can be a pretty hostile place, actually. I mean, I wouldn’t live anywhere else, but I think most people will agree that living in Argentina, especially Buenos Aires can get exhausting to say the least. That being said, I’m glad you feel good here and I enjoyed seeing your article, pointing out the good things about BA.

  • Hi big fans of the website. My wife and I are curious about what neighborhood you were showing in the article? The one that showcased the vegetables, cheese shop and all the small shop so you can do your shopping. Do you have any recommendations for a family neighborhood? Two adults two kids considering Palermo or recoleta. Could you please share any advice?

  • You have actually surprised me!! It is great you love our city so much while most of us, the natives, rather feel fed up:. No parking spots, noisy central areas, high prices we can barely afford! I have travelled around and believe me, you still haven’t seen the real life here. Please, don’t allow yourself to say certain things that are basically untrue: the public health system is a nightmare no one wants to have, cause though the doctors are amazingly good, to see one you have to make an appointment 3 or 4 months in advance. People of low economic means can give you evidence of this. And the facilities are in terrible state of repair. Better, warn tourists they MUST be careful, watch their belongings, and never ever wonder around on their own. Sorry but I say it like I live it. ‘

  • Number one is sadly changing with the overpopulation of malls and big supermarket chains (thats how Wall Mart made its fortune worldwide, in fact, by making these shops go bankruptcy and then keep all their clients), and thats why you cant find one single Carrefour in all Paris, only 20km away: to protect their boulangeries, charcouteries, their fairs, etc, which are nothing but local jobs. Protect them, make them competitive, make them produce great cheese, and voilà, you have a trade mark to export, great jobs kept with family tradition, etc. We used to have this. Not anymore. That also explains the HUGE prices on food, and one of the causes of inflation. And also, the sense of community has changed a lot with other feature of the “american way of life”, the boom of country clubs and gated communities, obviosuly inflated by the press and the insecurity speeches that ring 24/7 and make that bussiness climb. Buenos Aires is totally a different city of what it used to be. There werent this huge amount of cars, or buildings, highways didnt exist, the train was way more important, as well as the colectivos, the city was walkable, subway is also stagnated, it is another city. When I was a kid, you could go and walk out in Corrientes avenue a tuesday at three am and find 80% of the pizzerias open. You still have that, but only on fridays, saturdays and sundays (the program is to go to the theatre and then, when the show finishes, 12:00 am or so, go and have some pizza). It wasnt dangerous at all.

  • It´s ok, make yourself sure that BA`s bus or subway service, covers Buenos Aires City almost in its entirety. It is said it´s the best in the world. Sadly enogh, Taxi cabs are not that iconic anymore, usually they were 45000 coverig the whole city, nowadays just a 40 % of them are running today, “thanks” to that ghost apps that ate taxi driver´s work, today is hard to get an available taxi anytime of the day if you´re in a hurry.

  • Nice article. You got me thinking about the public healthcare system. It’s definitely not perfect: as a proffesor at the UBA, I have a union’s healthcare insurance; but even so, I went to the Pirovano when I had to have a PCR test for covid monthes ago (which unfortunately was positive). But yes… it has many deficiencies and I have seen people waiting in lines since 4 am in the morning to secure a visit to a specialist in many hospitals. The difference with the US, i guess is that we do think that it’s not working well and needs to get better; unlike many people in the US who would even think: “What do they complaint about? It’s for free”.

  • 12 años viviendo en capital federal y hablas de forma honesta pero nunca diferenciaste entre buenos aires y la ciudad autonoma de buenos aires, ojo con ese error, buenos aires es la provincia y los lugares que tus mencionas en el article son capital federal o la ciudad autonoma de buenos aires (CABA), esos son sus nombre, NO buenos aires a secas.

  • Duuuuuude! Thank you for reminding me that BA ain’t all that bad. Also, special shout out for not bringing the obvious tango, wine and meat. LOL! Supongo que para esta altura ya hablás español del Argento. Con el Che, vos y boludo. JAJAJ! Si te hubiese cruzado por Florida y Lavalle probablemente no hubiese ni siquiera creido que eras from the States. I hope I run into you sometime just to say Que hacés chabón?!! 🙂

  • I’ve been researching…Portugal or Argentina? One reservation I have with BOTH countries? Poisonous snakes! I hate snakes…well vipers. I live in N.H. USA, and we have non poisonous snakes…with one exception (VERY VERY RARE!) mountain rattlers…but those are endangered. I’ve never seen one, and they are only located in a small area 200 miles away…limited population. I like to hike with my dog, so…yeah…kinda concerned here.🤔 I know that city dwellers would never.be exposed…but get out into nature? WHAM! Also…swimming, lakes, beaches? None??

  • I have a Range Rover, a $60k Harley, and Ducati that I will be bringing with me wherever I move. My friends who are born and raised in BA tell me “I love my city and my country but do not go. It is not safe for someone like you. you will have a target on your back”. Yet, all Youtubers say it is so safe. What do you say to that?

  • Organized Chaos. The best way to describe my city. I know foreigners may love BA fot the reasons you mention…Also be warned about it´s five negatives, first one (and there´s 4 more !!) is that no matter were you are in this 3 millon people city, you are under some form of DANGER. Chaotic dangerous traffic, robbey and assault (plenty, everywhere…), some unreliable taxi drivers or salesmen at stores if they notice you are a foreigner (I guess this one applicable to other cities). …Political protests every day adds more chaos to the autochthonous … We “porteños” mostly suffer this city.

  • You’re lying. Well actually exagerating most of your points to make them look nice when they actually suck. I’ve live here all my life, 30+ years and… You’re lying. 1. You talk about small local shops and such, what you’re missing is that most of them don’t have all you really need, and getting anything but the most basic of supplies means having to look really hard to find someone who has that item you’re in need of, wasting many ours. Give me any day of the week a huge shooping with all I need and let me save time for something that’s more productive. 2. You’ve present the ideal expensive square from the high class neighbourhoods, you move to the south part of the city, and you’ll find those places full of crime, drugs, and such. Yeah, if you have money, you’ll have nice squares. Also you could afford a private club that’s even nicer. And you don’t get robbed. 3. You do need a car in Buenos Aires. Most of my coworkers have been stranded in the city because subway, trains and most busses stop after 22.00 or 23.00, and starts at 05.30. Also we’re poor in this country and Taxi is really expensive, so no taxi for most people, you better walk those 5 to 10 Km back home, I’ve done that, have you?… Also failed to mantion the constat traffic jams caused by those protesters that cut all access to the city almost once a week. An didn’t mantion we’re one of the contries with the worst statistics in transport safty. 4. Bikes… Ok if you like bikes that a good thing, but that’s for people who live near their work and most don’t.

  • Dos cosas para comentar, una el sistema subterráneo esta lejos de ser perfecto, a mi parecer ha quedado chico, se necesitan más líneas y estaciones, en hora pico siempre está colapsado. Y por otro lado, el sistema de salud público es bastante ineficiente, faltan insumos y demoran meses en dar turnos. El resto estoy de acuerdo con todo. Saludos !

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  • A very good article, as well as images. However, almost all of them never touch on the looks or characteristics of those who want to visit. For example, is Buenos Aires (or fill in city here) fine for latin (but foreign) people to visit? How will they fare there? Does the risk apply to them? How about to those who are blonde and blue-eyed or as they call, “gringo”? Are the risks more reflecting these types of ethnicities/nationals or are geared with them in mind?

  • While getting murdered in Buenos Aires is not that common, mugging can be a serious issue. In addition to the location, you also need to consider the day of the week and the time of the day. A junkie tried to rob me once in broad day light in a microcentro pedestrian street. Usually the large number of people would make it safe during the day, but it was a sunday and business were closed.

  • There are many unsafe areas in the US, but your stats are not painting an accurate picture. The population of Washington DC is 331 million compared to BA’s 15 million. Some people like to count residents that live outside of BA proper, but if you do that, you would need to count all the residents that live out of DC to be accurate. If you adjusted the population numbers to make a true comparison, they would likely be very close to one another. Cities can be dangerous regardless of location.

  • Buenos AIres City is the second safest capital in whole America: 2,8 homicide/100Ki n 2022, just behind Ottawa (1 homicide/100K) Number u r considering is Province of Buenos AIres, besides, this rate falls in 2022: 4,2 N that statistic is provided by ONU, after cheking realibility of locals statistics

  • this article completely misses the point. despite the homicide statistics you are citing, 1) argentina does not count crime like a first world nation 2) your chances of being and innocent, touristic victim of crime is about 1000x higher if you’re just minding your own business than in europe or the united states. There isn’t daylight violent muggings in these places that it so commong in argentina. If you honestly feely safter in public in BA than any city in the US or europe ur tripping