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Friday, June 4, 2010

Argentina: Staying Safe

Argentina is an extremely interesting country in which to travel and explore. But it is located in South America which is known for being unsafe.

Buenos Aires, however,  is a very safe city and local police keep it that way by actively patrolling all tourist areas. Violent crime is extremely rare and some smaller towns in Argentina are even safer than Buenos Aires.

Nevertheless, it is important to remember that a number of thieves who spend their time in tourist areas are on the lookout for easy prey. Always protect your valuables and keep your passport and tickets in a safe at your hotel. Carry a photo copy of your passport

In case you do get into any sort of trouble, anything from loss of passport, to theft, to a medical emergency contact:

Tourist Police
Av Corrientes 436
4346-5748

Medical Emergency Emergency Service
(in Buenos Aires dial 107)
4923-1051

Fire Department
(in Buenos Aires dial 100)
Alarm Central Division
4304-2222

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