Five Quick Tips for Argentina
1. Carry Change
Check your 100 peso note BEFORE giving it to the shop assistant – they can claim it was counterfeit and give you back the counterfeit! Also, coins are like gold. It‘s hard to get change anywhere and you can‘t take a bus without coins! Mat Lewis, i-to-i
2. Avoid Demonstrations
They happen all too regularly in Buenos Aires and occasionally can get a bit violent. Agustina Marmol, Dolomite Mountains
World Nomads: There are a couple of places in the city that are the focal point of protests. If there's going to be trouble, it'll be here.
3. Know Your Bearings
Always know where you are on the map. Buenos Aires is the kind of place where fancier, tourist-friendly neighborhoods are directly adjacent to some rough spots. Josh Steinitz, NileGuide
4. Take Taxis at Night
Buenos Aires is safe for women traveling and sightseeing alone, but you should be aware that the men there will whistle at you when you pass by, and comment on your looks. During the night it‘s better to take a taxi to where you are headed instead of walking the streets alone, that applies if you are travelling alone or not, especially for La Boca area. Antonija, GeckoGo
World Nomads: And watch out for these common scams and petty crimes.
5. Beware of Dogs
There are large packs of dogs hanging around some of the bus stations, so beware. Most of the time they won‘t bother you but it‘s always better to travel with a friend, power in numbers. Christina Tunnah, WorldNomads
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