{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/argentina/bariloche","updatedAt":"2026-07-28T01:53:42.597Z","place":{"city":"Bariloche","country":"Argentina","countryCode":"AR","lat":-41.14557,"lon":-71.30822},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.97,"caps":[],"databaseScore":71,"travellerSentiment":{"score":84,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate visitors generally feel safe during daylight, though some express unease after dark in less‑touristy streets.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":78,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":60,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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flooding","year":null,"score":66,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 2 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":94,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":1,"display":"Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions · 2 govts","year":null,"score":97,"source":"US State Dept · Canada"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Bariloche is safe for visitors, with low violent crime and manageable risks that can be mitigated with basic precautions.","summary":"Bariloche’s safety profile is strong: the composite index of 71 reflects a secure environment for travelers, with low homicide rates, no terrorism, and high marks for health and environmental safety. While petty theft and occasional scams occur, violent crime is rare and the city is accustomed to international tourists.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are rare for tourists; incidents are limited to isolated nighttime altercations in peripheral neighborhoods."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are most common in the bustling downtown market, bus terminal and ski‑lift queues, especially during peak season."},"safeAreas":["Centro","Cerro","Alto Bariloche"],"avoidAreas":["El Balsón"],"scams":["Fake ski‑rental or equipment scams targeting winter visitors","Overpriced chocolate shop purchases with hidden fees","Taxi overcharging or unlicensed rides in the downtown area"],"zones":[{"name":"Cerro","level":"caution","note":"Popular ski hub but higher elevation brings avalanche and heavy‑snow risks, and petty theft can occur after dark"},{"name":"Centro","level":"safe","note":"Main tourist district with police presence and well‑lit streets, though pickpocketing is common in crowded spots"},{"name":"Alto Bariloche","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with fewer tourists; stay alert for opportunistic scams and limited lighting at night"},{"name":"El Balsón","level":"avoid","note":"Known for higher rates of vehicle break‑ins and isolated incidents of street‑level theft targeting travelers"},{"name":"Cerro de la Cruz","level":"caution","note":"Scenic viewpoint accessible by road; recent snow‑related road closures increase accident risk, so drive carefully"}]}}