Buenos Aires Warnings Or Dangers Tips by cjg1 Top 5 Page for this destination

Homeless in the Parks

We found large groupings of homeless people throughout the city's parks. They seemed to have formed small communities. We even observed a homeless woman given a homeless man a haircut in the park. They semed harmless and didn';t approach us for money but be on your guard as in any big city.

Graffiti

Graffiti was something we saw alot of in Buenos Aires. Graffiti is not uncommon in big cities so it was no surprise to find it here. It's a shame that buildings, statues and minuments are defaced in such a way. During my last visit to Buenos Aires there were several demonstations with people marching along the streets and spray painting buildings and walls as they walked.

Protestors

On my last visit to Buenos Aires we arrived during one of many protests that were occurring that week. Protestors stopped traffic and invaded the streets. Signs were carried and they shouted angry words. Loud explosions were head both close by and in the distance. The most disturbing part was that people were spray painting beautiful building with graffitti in protest.

Pollution

I usually do well over looking these things when I travel but on this last trip to Buenos Aires when we had the best weather yet for Cow Do the pollution was much more noticeable than it has been in the past.

We have heard that the current mayor is doing great things to improve the city and clean up the various issues but I do know my trips will remain limited as long as the pollution is this bad.

Non Radio Cabs

I really didn't want to have to post this. But finally, on my fourth trip here, it caught up to me.

Do not use non radio cabs at night. You could find yourself in grave danger if you get into the wrong one.

No swimming

This really kills me. Fountains with high voltage signs.

Dont go near water.