U.S. Department of State
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautionin Argentina. Argentina is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Full advisory →Make this report personalWho's travelling? A family, a woman alone, a business trip — the score and the key findings are re-weighted for your group, not the average traveller.US Level 1 11 assessed
Is Argentina safe? 🇦🇷
Americas · Updated
As of September 2026, Argentina scores 68/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Argentina Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. Of the 11 Argentina destinations assessed, El Calafate scores highest (76/100), while Rosario scores lowest (49/100).
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
#1🇦🇷El CalafateSafe · updated 29 July 202676#2🇦🇷BarilocheSafe · updated 28 July 202676#3🇦🇷Puerto MadrynSafe · updated 29 July 202673#4🇦🇷UshuaiaSafe · updated 29 July 202671#5🇦🇷SaltaSafe · updated 29 July 202671#6🇦🇷MendozaSafe · updated 28 July 202669#7🇦🇷Buenos AiresModerate · updated 2 September 202666#8🇦🇷TucumánModerate · updated 29 July 202665#9🇦🇷Mar del PlataModerate · updated 29 July 202665#10🇦🇷CórdobaModerate · updated 29 July 202662#11🇦🇷RosarioModerate · updated 29 July 202649
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03 · Evidence Signals
Argentina safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts | 100 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 4.5 / 100k | 69 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 47.6% | 45 | UN SDG Global Database (2016) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2016 | 7.8% | 65 | 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 | 70 | 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 68/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 2 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Argentina?
Of the destinations we've assessed, El Calafate currently scores highest at 76/100 (Safe). Rosario scores lowest at 49/100.
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.