Yes, it is safe to attend a football match in Buenos Aires provided you go with a knowledgeable local guide or other people that you trust. Attending a football match in Buenos Aires can be unpredictable and not something most visitors would attempt to do alone. Argentine football operates in a world of its own; the language, culture, organisation and security protocols are different...

Welcome to the most intense sporting event on the planet. Boca Juniors against River Plate divides families, neighbourhoods, and the entire city of Buenos Aires. It stops the country in its tracks, because if you love football, which most Argentinians do, then this game is a must-see. For travellers, it can sit at the top of the bucket list, but because of this and...