{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/argentina/salta","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:56:21.874Z","place":{"city":"Salta","country":"Argentina","countryCode":"AR","lat":-24.80645,"lon":-65.41999},"safety":{"score":70,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":72,"confidence":0.92,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":73,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While official data suggests a generally safe environment, a significant percentage of residents report not feeling safe walking alone after dark, indicating a potential disparity between official ratings and personal perception.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"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":61,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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However, petty crime and scams can occur, and visitors should be aware of potential health concerns and road safety. The rule of law and control of corruption indicators are lower, suggesting a need for vigilance.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and homicide rates are below the world average, with no specific recent incidents reported targeting tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"As with many tourist destinations, pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded areas, markets, and public transport."},"safeAreas":["Centro Histórico","San Lorenzo"],"avoidAreas":["Alto Verde"],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or services, especially from unaware tourists.","Distraction theft, where a perpetrator distracts you while an accomplice steals your belongings."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and well-patrolled, with high tourist traffic."},{"name":"San Lorenzo","level":"safe","note":"A more affluent and residential area, considered safe."},{"name":"Villa Las Rosas","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with some reports of petty crime; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Barrio 20 de Febrero","level":"caution","note":"Can experience higher rates of petty crime; be aware of surroundings."},{"name":"Santa Ana","level":"caution","note":"Some areas may have higher crime rates; stay alert and avoid poorly lit streets at night."},{"name":"Alto Verde","level":"avoid","note":"Reports indicate higher crime activity; avoid unless necessary."}]}}