Constitución

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Overall Safety
Moderate
2.5 / 5
Based on 12 Safety Metrics
Summary

Constitución is a high-crime area that's not safe for tourists. If you need to pass through for transport connections, stay alert and don't linger.

High crime areaTransport hubNot recommended for touristsRequires extreme cautionAvoid at night
Details

Constitución is Buenos Aires' most problematic neighborhood for safety, especially for solo female travelers. The train station is a major transport hub, but the surrounding area has serious crime issues and limited police presence on side streets. If you absolutely must pass through for transport, do it only during busy daylight hours with minimal valuables and a clear plan of where you're going. Local residents and taxi drivers will warn you against spending any time here. The safety difference between this area and the rest of Buenos Aires is huge - avoid staying here or hanging around for any reason. Look for alternative transport options whenever possible.

Safety Ratings

Daytime Safety

Moderate

Night Walking Safety

Poor

Harassment Risk

High

Public Transport Safety

Moderate

Pickpocketing Risk

High

Scam Risk

High

Police Visibility

Moderate

Emergency Services

Good

Evening Venues

Poor

Solo Dining

Poor

Drug Activity

High

Homelessness Visibility

High

Getting By in English

Moderate
Recommended Places

Cafes

  • Avoid area - not recommended

Restaurants

  • Avoid area - not recommended

Bars

  • Avoid area - not recommended

Other Spots

  • Train station (transit only)
Impressions & Tips

"Really need to watch yourself if you go here"

"Locals literally told me not to go to this area"

"High crime area - everyone knows it"

"Avoid completely at night, careful during day"

"Even taxi drivers warned me about this neighborhood"

Based on aggregated research results
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