{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/argentina/ushuaia","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:56:36.674Z","place":{"city":"Ushuaia","country":"Argentina","countryCode":"AR","lat":-54.81084,"lon":-68.31591},"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 safety ratings are high, recent reports indicate concerns about hantavirus impacting tourism, suggesting a cautious sentiment among some travelers and locals.","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":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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However, travelers should be aware of potential health concerns, particularly hantavirus, and exercise caution regarding petty crime and road safety.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime and robbery are not significant concerns for visitors in Ushuaia."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in crowded tourist areas and markets."},"safeAreas":["Centro (City Center)","Bahía Encerrada","Mirador de la Isla","Puerto Ushuaia"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Be aware of potential scams related to inflated prices for tourist activities or souvenirs."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (City Center)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe with standard precautions; most tourist infrastructure located here."},{"name":"Bahía Encerrada","level":"safe","note":"Natural reserve, safe for daytime visits; focus on wildlife viewing."},{"name":"Boca del Riachuelo","level":"caution","note":"Industrial area, less tourist-oriented; exercise caution, especially after dark."},{"name":"Barrio Pipo","level":"caution","note":"Residential area; be aware of surroundings, especially at night."},{"name":"Mirador de la Isla","level":"safe","note":"Scenic viewpoint, generally safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Puerto Ushuaia","level":"safe","note":"Main port area, safe for arrivals/departures and day visits."}]}}