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May 14, 2014, 9:25 pm
#31
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Thank you! I honestly would be great to have advice from a local (I've always wanted to do Cow Do but haven't had the chance).
One question from your perspective... I've read that petty crime has increased in recent years. I was last in BA 2009, and my buddy and I walked down streets and alleys in the at night with no concerns at all. We were near the Sheraton Libertador and would walk down to near the water.
Would I still be able to do that comfortably now?
One question from your perspective... I've read that petty crime has increased in recent years. I was last in BA 2009, and my buddy and I walked down streets and alleys in the at night with no concerns at all. We were near the Sheraton Libertador and would walk down to near the water.
Would I still be able to do that comfortably now?
Is Buenos Aires as safe as Singapore, Geneva or Toronto...? No, certainly not, but its also not Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Cairo or Mogadishu... relax, use common sense and have a great trip....
May 14, 2014, 9:32 pm
#32
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If you recall correctly...? Im a local and a British Tourist being murdered would have been all over the press here. Please post a link to a newstory... else please edit your post and state your opinion, but lets not go overboard and alarm visitors with "vague recollections".... thank you.
It's easy to blow these sorts of incidents out of all proportion. In general it's a safe country for tourists provided one follows the usual rules when travelling....especially alone.
May 15, 2014, 9:13 am
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Thank you! I honestly would be great to have advice from a local (I've always wanted to do Cow Do but haven't had the chance).
One question from your perspective... I've read that petty crime has increased in recent years. I was last in BA 2009, and my buddy and I walked down streets and alleys in the at night with no concerns at all. We were near the Sheraton Libertador and would walk down to near the water.
Would I still be able to do that comfortably now?
One question from your perspective... I've read that petty crime has increased in recent years. I was last in BA 2009, and my buddy and I walked down streets and alleys in the at night with no concerns at all. We were near the Sheraton Libertador and would walk down to near the water.
Would I still be able to do that comfortably now?
What I do differently now than 2009? I stick to more populated/better lit streets if I am out late at night, and am more likely to take a taxi on certain routes. My doors are also better secured. That's about it.