Angående Buenos Aires.
Lite nyttigt som man ska läsa innan man åker till BA, missa inte länkarna i slutet. Vad jag tycker har jag berättat innan och orkar inte tjafsa med folk som vägrar inse verkligheten.
Från:
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1130.html
CRIME: Most U.S. citizens visit Argentina without incident. Nevertheless, street crime in the larger cities, especially greater Buenos Aires and Mendoza, is a problem for residents and visitors alike. As in any big city, visitors to Buenos Aires and popular tourist destinations should be alert to muggers, pickpockets, scam artists, and purse-snatchers on the street, in hotel lobbies, at bus and train stations, and in cruise ship ports. Criminals usually work in groups, and travelers should assume they are armed. Criminals employ a variety of ruses to distract and victimize unsuspecting visitors.
A common scam is to spray mustard or a similar substance on the tourist from a distance. A pickpocket will then approach the tourist offering to help clean the stain, and while doing so, he or an accomplice robs the victim. Another scam is to entice tourists into a bar known as a “wiskeria” with a flyer for a shopping discount or free show. Once inside, the victim is not allowed to leave until he or she pays an exorbitant amount for a drink. Thieves regularly nab unattended purses, backpacks, laptops, and luggage, and criminals will often distract visitors for a few seconds to steal valuables. While most American victims are not physically injured when robbed, criminals are known to use force when they encounter resistance. Visitors are advised to immediately hand over all cash and valuables if confronted. Thieves may target visitors wearing expensive watches or jewelry, or carrying laptop computer cases.
Some travelers have received counterfeit currency in Argentina. Unscrupulous vendors and taxi drivers sometimes pretend to help tourists review their pesos, then trade bad bills for good ones. Characteristics of good currency can be reviewed at the Argentine Central Bank website.
Along with conventional muggings, "express kidnappings" occur. Victims are grabbed off the street based on their appearance and vulnerability. They are made to withdraw as much money as possible from ATM machines, and then their family or co-workers are contacted and told to deliver all the cash that they have on hand or can gather in a couple of hours. Once the ransom is paid, the victim is usually quickly released unharmed. There have been some foreign victims. Visitors are particularly advised not to let children and adolescents travel alone.
Travelers worldwide are advised to avoid packing valuables in their checked baggage. In Argentina, officials have publicly acknowledged the systematic theft of valuables and money from checked baggage at Buenos Aires airports. Authorities are working to resolve the problem and have made a number of arrests, but travelers should exercise continued care and caution.
DonÂ’t buy counterfeit and pirated goods, even if they are widely available. Not only are the bootlegs illegal in the United States, you may be breaking local law as well. More information on this serious problem is available at this Department of Justice website.
Your passport is a valuable document and should be guarded. Passports and other valuables should be locked in a hotel safe, and a photocopy of your passport should be carried for identification purposes. The U.S. Embassy has observed an increase in reports of stolen passports in the past years.
Från:
http://www.smartraveller.gov.au/zw-cgi/view/Advice/ARGENTINA
Crime
We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Argentina because the level of crime is increasing. Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
Violent crimes, such as armed robbery, continue to be a problem in major tourist areas, particularly in Buenos Aires and Mendoza. Kidnappings occur in Buenos Aires. To date, these kidnappings have tended to target locals rather than tourists.
Incidents of 'express kidnappings' involving tourists have occurred where individuals were forced to withdraw funds from ATMs to secure their release.
Criminals are known to pose as taxi operators at the airport and may operate in collusion with other taxi drivers. See the Local Travel section for more information.
Crimes against car passengers, particularly when stopped at traffic lights, are a problem. You should keep windows closed and doors locked in major cities.
Petty crime, including pick-pocketing, bag snatching and bag slitting, is common, particularly on public transport. Distraction thefts (e.g. throwing mustard on people) occur in public areas such as internet cafes, the subway system, and train and bus stations. Criminals have been known to use force if they encounter resistance from tourists.
In Buenos Aires, travellers should be cautious in tourist areas, particularly in La Boca, San Telmo, downtown, and in the Retiro bus terminal, where robberies are common. Travellers should stick to the main tourist area in La Boca and avoid the area after dark.
The Argentine police operate a 24-hour police helpline in English for tourists in Buenos Aires, which can be accessed by dialling 101. Tourists can also contact the Comisaria del Turista (Tourist Police Station) Corrientes 436 on the multi-lingual toll-free number 0800 999 5000 or by dialling direct on 4346 5748. In Mendoza, tourists can seek assistance from the Tourist Police, San Martin 113 by calling telephone 0261 4132135.
Local Travel
Travellers have been robbed when using taxis in Buenos Aires. We recommend you use only official taxis as they are safer than taxis hailed on the street. Radio taxis and 'remises' (chauffeured cars) can be booked by telephone or at the airport arrivals hall. Official taxis are clearly marked as 'radio taxi' with the taxi firm's name and telephone number visible.
You will need a Brazilian visa if you intend to view the Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side of the Argentine/Brazilian border. The Brazilian authorities require passports to have six months validity to issue a visa and you should allow a minimum of at least three days for processing. The Australian Embassy cannot intervene in this process.
Driving in Argentina can be dangerous due to widespread aggressive driving practices and excessive speed. Pedestrian rights are commonly disregarded. For further advice, see our bulletin on Overseas Road Safety.
If hiking in the high country or mountainous areas, you should register your details with park authorities. Climbers and hikers should fully acquaint themselves with local natural hazards and conditions, including weather conditions.
Domestic flights can be overbooked and technical problems at the airport can result in significant delays and missed connections. You should monitor local media reports for information.
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