Last updated: 14 Jan 2013
Security and health
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) provides advice for business travellers and tourists going to Argentina. This is regularly updated, and should be checked before planning travel.
It is strongly recommended that Australian travellers take out comprehensive travel insurance that will cover any overseas medical costs, before their departure. They should confirm that their insurance covers them for the whole time they will be away and check what circumstances and activities are not included in their policy.
It is also recommended for Australian travellers to register, before travelling, on the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade website, in case of an emergency.
Security
As in any large city, safety is an issue in Buenos Aires, particularly for foreigners who don’t speak Spanish. We recommend the usual precautions:
- Keep an eye on personal belongings.
- Avoid walking in poorly lit streets, or if you are alone in a street where there is little traffic or few people.
- Always look after your personal belongings.
- Do not wear valuable jewellery.
- If it is your first visit, ask for recommendations on where to eat, stay and go out.
- Be careful if taking the common black and yellow taxis.
Health
Vaccination certificates are not normally required, unless you have stayed for more than 30 days in a yellow fever infected area such as South East Asia, Central Africa or some South and Central American countries.
Over-the-counter and prescription medicines are readily available and there are many chemists and pharmacies.