Go, but pay attention.
Chile's risk score hit 74 today, up five points since yesterday, while the US and Canada maintain level 2 travel advisories. Check your measles vaccination status before you board your flight.
Governments, one trip
What they're telling their own citizens about Chile
The real score
The breakdown
See it from your perspective
Go, but pay attention.
The general Sketch Score, unweighted for any specific traveler.
Staying healthy
What to watch out for, health-wise
Active notices
- • Global Measles
Vaccines
Recommended:
From people who've been there
Local know-how
Staying safe
- •Chile usually ranks as one of the safest countries on the continent.
- •Pickpocketing and muggings occur, so it's better to go out in a group.
- •Do not show expensive-looking jewelry or watches, laptops or the newest mobile phones, even during the day.
- •For tourists or other "beginners" lacking experience in over-the-counter transactions with hard Chilean currency, you can reduce the chance of your wallet getting stolen by following some ad…
- •Separate coins and bills.
- •Chilean carabineros (National Police) are trustworthy: call 133 from any phone if you need emergency assistance.
Staying healthy
- •Having relatively good standards in medicine throughout the country, it is not difficult to stay healthy.
- •Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers. Other potential vaccines, depending on your travel situation include: Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Rabies and Influenza.
- •Tap water is safe to drink.
- •The atmospheric ozone layer in Chile has thinned considerably, so the ultraviolet radiation, which is harmful to health, is very strong.
- •Healthcare: Chile has both a public and a private health care system.
- •The two largest private hospitals in Santiago are Clínica Alemana and Clínica Las Condes.
Adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA — edited by travelers, not us.
Real talk
What travelers actually say
Travelers generally view Chile as a safe destination when common sense is applied. In Santiago, areas like Providencia are considered safe and modern. While some travelers report warnings regarding safety in places like Valparaíso, sticking to main tourist areas and avoiding side streets is the standard advice for maintaining security. Uber is recommended over traditional cabs for transport. Outside of urban centers, the mountain roads, such as the route to Portillo, are noted for being dangerous due to their design. Overall, visitors report feeling safe throughout their trips, provided they avoid risky behavior and remain aware of their surroundings.
“I stayed in Providencia. I recommend staying around here as it's a very safe and modern area.
— r/travel
“Chile is more driver friendly, Uber still recommended over cabs
— r/travel
“While people warned me it was unsafe, I never felt like my safety was at risk at any time. I didn't go venturing down any side streets and kept to the main touristy areas.
— r/travel
Pack this, know this
The little things that trip people up
Plug & voltage
C / F / L · 220V
Driving side
right
Emergency
police: 133 / ambulance: 131 / fire: 132
Zoom in
One Chile city on SKETCH.WORLD
Real, resident-submitted Numbeo crime data at the city level — the same national picture above, with crime swapped for what people who actually live there report.
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