Generally speaking, Argentina remains a safe destination for travelers. Social unrest has subsided, though travelers may wish to avoid large demonstrations, which can grow violent. On the flipside, tourism - both by international travelers and by Argentines who can no longer afford to travel abroad - is on the rise.

Years of economic stagnation reached crisis levels in December, 2001, when, after several days of violent street protests left 27 dead, President Fernando de la Rúa resigned and a state of siege was declared. The value of the peso plummeted - and has stayed low - while unemployment and poverty increased. Argentina's economic woes have affected Uruguay's economy, which has particularly suffered from the decline in numbers of Argentine tourists.