Nightlife Safety for Women
It’s no wonder that Buenos Aires vies with Rio de Janeiro for the title of ‘Party capital of Latin America. ‘In Buenos Aires clubs often don’t open until 12:00 a.m., …
It’s no wonder that Buenos Aires vies with Rio de Janeiro for the title of ‘Party capital of Latin America. ‘In Buenos Aires clubs often don’t open until 12:00 a.m., …
My body, my choice, graffiti in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Women in Argentina deal with street harassment and sexual assault but also broken sidewalks. Read on to learn what women should watch out for when visiting Buenos Aires.
On Florida Street, downtown Buenos Aires’ pedestrian mall, near the corner of LaValle, it’s inevitable to come across some shady-looking characters yelling out, ‘cambio, cambio!’ These ‘unofficial’ (read: illegal) money …
Firstly, and this goes without saying, if you don’t look like an obvious tourist, you are less likely to be targeted. Sometimes you need to take a quick peek at your Lonely Planet in public, but at least try to avoid the Hawaiian shirt, socks and sandals ensemble.
Argentina is a bit of an outlier, on a continent often painted with a broad brush regarding safety concerns. Along with neighboring Uruguay and Chile, there is less crime than …