Is Buenos Aires safe for solo female travelers?
Buenos Aires scores 4.2/10 on overall safety. The Georgetown WPS Index rates Argentina at 79/100 for women's safety. Here's what the data and real reviews say.
Is Buenos Aires safe for solo female travelers? (2026)
How safe is Buenos Aires overall?
Buenos Aires scores 4.2/10, in the moderate range. Signals are mixed: choosing your neighborhood and timing carefully makes a real difference.
Women's safety in Buenos Aires
The Georgetown Institute's Women, Peace and Security Index (2025) rates Argentina at 79/100 on women's inclusion, justice and security, in the higher global range. Solo female travelers generally report feeling comfortable in Buenos Aires, with the usual street-smart habits.
Solo female travel tips for Buenos Aires
Stick to well-lit, busy streets after dark, keep your phone charged with a transport app installed, and trust your instincts about areas that feel off. The reviews below come from women who share their own experience of Buenos Aires.
Real reviews, not guesswork
Every score on this page comes from official indicators and the safety model, not from AI-generated text. Where travelers who share your profile have reviewed Buenos Aires, you'll find their words below. Last reviewed 2026.
Sources: Georgetown WPS Index, Equaldex, UNESCO, World Bank, OpenStreetMap (ODbL), Wikidata (CC0) and MapSur community reviews. How we score
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buenos Aires safe for solo female travelers?
Buenos Aires scores 4.2/10. Experiences vary for solo female travelers depending on area and timing. Read the indicators and reviews above.
Is Buenos Aires safe for women at night?
Argentina scores 79/100 on the Georgetown WPS Index (2025). As anywhere, stick to busy, well-lit areas after dark in Buenos Aires and plan your transport ahead. The reviews above add ground-level detail.