Buenos Aires Warnings Or Dangers Tips by Dabs

Watch your step!

Apparently the idea of doggie bags not only hasn't reached the restaurants but they also haven't hit the streets with the dogs owners. Be careful walking the sidewalks in Buenos Aires lest you be smelling up the tango hall or lobby of your hotel, it's everywhere!!!!

And I'm sure you will be glad that I didn't find this an appropriate time for a photo op ;-)

Safety issues

Although we encountered no problems in our 4 days in Buenos Aires, remember it's a large city and be conscious of your wallet, valuables and jewelry. Buenos Aires is a city that stays up late and we felt comfortable walking later at night (10 or 11 pm) but if the streets get deserted you might take a taxi for a little extra security. We traveled on major streets when possible, there always seemed to be people on Av. 9 de Julio or Av. Sante Fe or Cordoba.

There were some beggars along Av. 9 de Julio later at night and near some of the more touristy attractions, you would also see people rummaging through the trash pretty frequently but none of these people seemed to pose any kind of threat.

No such thing as a pedestrian right of way

We learned pretty quickly that pedestrians really have no right of way even when there's a walk sign showing. Always check that there's no traffic turning onto the street you want to cross, usually they will stop for large groups of people but one or two people just seem to have a giant bullseye on them!!!! Cab drivers seem to be the worst, ours from the airport almost rammed into several groups of people in our 15 minute cab ride.