While in the city of Buenos Aires a copy of the passport is enough to be used as identification at night. Traffic and Transportation Traffic patterns in Buenos Aires are not very organized, especially in the downtown area. During rush hour, traffic jams are frequent and transports are crowded. Therefore, program participants should have more precaution with their personal belongings during these times and be careful about pick pocketing. Some parts of Buenos Aires are congested in which pedestrians are not always given the right of way, and therefore, special precaution should be taken when crossing the street.
Care needs to be exercised when using public transportation, too.
Buses do not stop correctly most of the times so you have to board and disembark promptly. Several kinds of public shows and festivals are held, especially during spring and summer, at different parks of the city. Most of these cultural events are extremely well publicized and open to the public. Many people attend these events and they often get very crowded. Therefore it is highly recommended to consult the program staff about the safety precautions to be taken before assisting these large events.