Just before leaving for Argentina I had a bit of concern linked mainly to the visit to Buenos Aires, I had already traveled alone before, and a lot, but I had done it in parts of the world where security and quality of life are among the highest such as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan. Searching for information on the web and in various blogs I got the idea that Buenos Aires and many other South American cities could be dangerous. I have learned to filter what the network and people say, because often certain opinions are given based on their travel/vacation experience and not based on an objective assessment. I am of the opinion that psychological terrorism serves nothing, that we should not be afraid to explore new lands, meet new peoples. Often, the negative episodes that may occur on a trip could have been verified not too far from home, on their continent, or anywhere else. But at the same time, I don’t agree with who, on the contrary, reveals that dangerous countries don’t exist, that is enough to just be careful.
The world is not always a safe place and there are actually safer countries than others.
Those who think the opposite will probably not have a travel experience around the World but only in certain geographic areas or maybe they travel with a tour or else, without immersing themselves in the place they’re visiting; who thinks the opposite denies a social and political geographic reality which actually exists.
Those who have traveled and perhaps even lived in the land of kangaroos, that of the Lord of the Rings, or that of the Sol Levante or South East Asia, will soon realize how much traveling in Latin countries is a different and less relaxed experience.
Traveling in these countries is in fact and certainly less demanding, safe and relaxing especially if you are traveling alone or if you are a woman. These areas have a very low rate of micro-crime, this does not mean that we have no problems, but traveling in these countries may have a lower threshold attention than when traveling in other areas.
Unfortunately, crime in Central and South America is a long-standing problem that affects not only travelers but also the local population.
When I got to the hostel I stayed in Buenos Aires, the first thing the guys at the front desk gave me was a leaf with a set of tips on behaviors to be taken and to avoid for not to incur theft or other incidents. And so I was advised not to attend a given night zone or not to walk camera to the hand for some unhelpful roads (near El Caminito).
I met an Argentinian boy who had been the victim of a violent theft happened on a bus that crossed several countries and that he lost everything!
In conclusion, as far as Argentina is concerned, one must make a distinction between the Buenos Aires area, Argentina and Patagonia.
Buenos Aires is a beautiful city full of monuments and history, to live both day and night, and what I recommend is to follow the local councils and behave accordingly. Whether you go hostel or hotel, ask the staff for information and advice. Better avoid turning when it is dark near the train station as well as in the San Telmo neighborhood, nice during the day but not recommended in the evening.
Leaving the Capital as some of the capitals of the world, you already notice the difference and feel more secure.
Patagonia is not Argentina as Argentina is not Patagonia, who like me will have the chance to visit other areas such as Iguazu, north of the Brazil border, will realize how the atmosphere and climate change drastically.
Patagonia is very safe, certainly, you will continue to meet people who are ready to do the wonders, but it is a very quiet area where you will travel more serenely.
Don’t worry about moving around with the buses, even with the nocturnal ones, I’ve traveled alone by bus even at night in the country without ever feeling danger, traveling by bus here is also the norm because the Argentine transport network is very efficient, plus, this is the best and sometimes even cheaper way to travel the country for those traveling alone and enjoy the huges spaces.
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