Be Cautious in Buenos Aires

The Canadian government recently confirmed visitors to Buenos Aires, Argentina, should exercise high caution due to civil unrest.
As of January 31, 2023, Canada stated when in the Buenos Aires tourist areas of La Boca, Congreso, Florida Street, the Retiro bus station area, and San Telmo, be aware of your surroundings.
And in La Boca, always remain on Caminito Street, as thefts often occur on neighboring streets, and avoid the area after dark.
Furthermore, since 2019, several incidents of tourists have been followed from Buenos Aires' Ministro Pistarini International Airport to their hotels and robbed. In some cases, the criminals responded violently when the victims resisted.
If you are the victim of a crime, call the local police at 911, as the U.S. Embassy cannot take custody of U.S. citizens or intervene in Argentine legal procedures. All U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the Government of Argentina.
The Embassy suggests enrolling in the STEP program to receive important information about safety conditions, helping you make informed travel plans.
The U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires is located at Av. Colombia 4300 (C1425GMN). Telephone: (54-11) 5777-4533.
From a health perspective, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says there are no travel health notices in effect for Argentina as of February 5, 2023.
However, the CDC suggests various travel vaccinations, including yellow fever.
Yellow fever vaccination with either Stamaril or YF-Vax is recommended for travelers ≥9 months of age going to Corrientes and Misiones Provinces. And is not recommended for travelers going to Formosa Province and designated areas of Chaco, Jujuy, and Salta Provinces.
And the U.K.'s travel advisory for Argentina includes notices regarding dengue and Zika virus transmission.
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