The 10 Safest Countries in Latin America in 2026 (6 of 6)

1. Argentina

Argentina is an enigma. Every few years, rampant inflation forces everyone to line up at the bank to withdraw their maximum cash allowance. Add to this frequent government instability and lots of protesting on the streets. However, it is widely agreed that Argentina is an extremely safe country, although you should stay on the beaten path in Buenos Aires. Villa 31, a slum with 400,000 residents, is particularly notorious and does not take too kindly to outsiders. On the other hand, they do have a modern, two-story McDonald’s. How many other slums in the world can say that?