U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Argentina. Argentina is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Full advisory →Is Argentina safe? 🇦🇷
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Argentina scores 66/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 1 Argentina destination assessed, Buenos Aires scores highest (66/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 1Exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Argentina: exercise normal security precautions (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Argentina destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Argentina safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 95 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 4.5 / 100k | 71 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 47.6% | 47 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 7.8% | 73 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 63/100 | 63 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 8.8 / 100k | 72 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Argentina safety FAQ
Is Argentina safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Argentina Level 1 of 4 — Exercise Normal Precautions. On our composite index Argentina averages 66/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Argentina?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Buenos Aires currently scores highest at 66/100 (Safe).
Where does this Argentina safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.