BA is a big city, so, it has its fare share of the big cities problems. But according to yearly 2009 servery, it still is in top 10 most safe big cities in the world.
As Palermo being "safe area" - think again. There people with the real money live, so it's easier get some out of 'em, then. My argentine friend got robbed at gun point at the doors of a bank two blocks from his home in Palermo - at day lights. Bank said that their security camera broke, so they see nothing...
I live near Congreso, use Banelcos, walk very often late - and never saw any criminal activities, yet. Though there r people on the streets here practically all the time. Guess, it helps.
In conclusion, it's often a "being in wrong place, at wrong time" factor, so, one just needs to be careful..
As Palermo being "safe area" - think again. There people with the real money live, so it's easier get some out of 'em, then. My argentine friend got robbed at gun point at the doors of a bank two blocks from his home in Palermo - at day lights. Bank said that their security camera broke, so they see nothing...
I live near Congreso, use Banelcos, walk very often late - and never saw any criminal activities, yet. Though there r people on the streets here practically all the time. Guess, it helps.
In conclusion, it's often a "being in wrong place, at wrong time" factor, so, one just needs to be careful..