Is Puerto Natales safe for solo female travelers?
Puerto Natales is generally considered safe for solo female travelers. Like anywhere, it's always important to remain vigilant and mindful of your surroundings and belongings. Local people are friendly and helpful. However, it is a remote region, so care should be taken when hiking or exploring outdoor areas. Always let someone know your plans ahead of time. Petty crime is relatively low but can still occur. The main potential issues could come from unpredictable weather and outdoor activities, so make sure to always be prepared, especially if hiking in the National Park.
Safety rating
Puerto Natales is currently ranked #8 safest place in Chile for solo female travellers, with an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5. . Check the full ranking.
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How safe is Puerto Natales for solo female travelers?
Camila
Argentina
Couple travel
Hello! My name is Camila, and the first time I visited Puerto Natales was when I was 18 years old (in 2019). My partner and I secured a volunteer position at a local hostel (Lili Patagónicos), and I arrived first (he had to finish a job in Ushuaia). The owner of the hostel was always super friendly with me, but there was an older volunteer with whom I didn't feel very comfortable. Faced with an uncomfortable situation (which was going to end in abuse), I told the owner, and he immediately told that volunteer to leave right away. Apart from that situation, the rest of my experience there was...
Posted: December 8, 2023Experienced: July, 2019 0
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