Travel Safety Index
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Argentina

Americas

Higher risk than 28% of countries. Main concerns: transport reliability and tourist scams.

Government Advisory

20
Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

30
Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

Risk ProfileRisk Profile: Petty Crime 7, Violent Incident 12, Civil Unrest 53, Health 18, Natural Disaster 24, Transport 58, Scams 57πŸ”“ Petty Crime⚠️ Violent IncidentπŸ“’ Civil UnrestπŸ₯ Health🌊 Natural Disaster🚌 Transport🎭 Scams
🚌Transport
Americas avg: 5358
🎭Scams
Americas avg: 5557
πŸ“’Civil Unrest
Americas avg: 5053
🌊Natural Disaster
Americas avg: 2724
πŸ₯Health
Americas avg: 2318
⚠️Violent Incident
Americas avg: 4812
πŸ”“Petty Crime
Americas avg: 467

Practical advice

  • βœ“Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.
Data Sources & Updates Β· Last updated 9/20/2024
Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)
Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)
Recent update: Updated 2024-09-20 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions β€” Argentina

Is Argentina safe to travel to?
Argentina has a practical risk score of 30/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are transport reliability and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Argentina?
The primary risk factors for travelers in Argentina are: transport reliability, tourist scams, civil unrest. Petty crime is rated 7/100 and violent incidents 12/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Argentina?
The U.S. Department of State advisory for Argentina is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Argentina?
Follow standard urban travel precautions and keep local emergency contacts available.

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