based on 17 experiences from female travelers
Sayen
Chile
It's a beautiful place, and as its name indicates, peaceful. A small and long river runs through it; it's huge and has a turquoise color that catches your eye at first glance. The people are very friendly, and there are both food places and very good specialized tours to the marble chapels. The Carretera Austral itself is gorgeous and worth getting to know; it makes you want to stay and live there.
Posted: May 19, 2025Experienced: December, 2024The climate in this city is cool and cold at night. It’s very peaceful and relax. Be sure to visit Penguin Island! The seafood soup is delicious. You can find the restaurant: magallania in the seafood market.
Posted: February 3, 2025Experienced: December, 2024I loved Chile so much, I stayed for tree months in Santiago, people where so so nice there I made a lot of friends, people host me nicely and we did a lot of activities together like go to the museum, hiking, cycling, grab dinner
Posted: January 26, 2025Experienced: September, 2023I loved Chile. I spent 3 days in Viña del Mar in an Airbnb on the coast—a very beautiful beach spot even in winter. Great places to eat and very safe. Then I spent 3 more days in Santiago at “Hostel la Casa Roja,” which I highly recommend. It has a great atmosphere, the people are friendly, and there are many solo travelers. It’s an excellent place to meet people.
Posted: August 13, 2024Experienced: April, 2024Marie
Germany
In 2018 I fulfilled myself a dreamed that I had for a long time. I travelled to South America to go backpacking! I was stoked about the idea and ended up growing A LOT in it. In the beginning I knew nothing. And it hasnt always been easy, neither has it always been safe, though I feel like I learned through it how to stay safe and how to trust my gut more. And I ended up enjoying the travels unbelievably much! Looking back, I am really proud for fulfilling this dream of mine.
Posted: August 1, 2024Experienced: February, 2018Based on 48 local experiences
Based on 48 local experiences
Sayen
It is a city where one must be primarily cautious; it is not so bad to walk on the street at night, but only if it is in busy places. The train (or subway) is the most comfortable means of transport to use considering the risks, I would say that buses (or taxis) come as the second option because the level of mobility around the city is good and there is not too much risk in using them, but they are very expensive. I would put the buses (or minibuses) last; they are the ones with the highest risk of being robbed or sexually harassed. The good thing is that there are police stations in several areas, so if there is any problem you can run to one.
Posted: May 19, 2025Pascale
Hi! I'm Pascale aka Paskurana. I'm a singer-songwriter, love nature and art. I studied Natural Resources Engineering in Santiago but I'm dedicated yo my music project, traveling and producing festivals in Valdivia when we have the chance. I also really enkoy making art, yoga, pilates, talking walks in nature, I love cats! I eat mostly vegan but can take some vegetarian options every once in a while (specially sweets!!), although not too much milk or cheese in it, I'm already not used to the flavour.
Tomasa
Hello! My name is Tomasa Silva, I’m 22 years old and proudly Chilean. Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve dreamed of traveling the world—not just to see landscapes or monuments, but to connect deeply with people, learn about their customs, their rhythms, their stories. I believe that every new person we meet brings a piece of the world closer to us, and that kind of human connection is the most enriching gift life can offer. One of the most transformative experiences I’ve had was living for a long time in hostels in Costa Rica. It wasn’t just about affordable travel—it was about community, conversations under the stars, spontaneous adventures, shared meals with strangers who became friends. That time opened my eyes and heart, and I knew then that I wanted to keep living that way: open, curious, connected. Now I’m on a new journey, hoping to continue discovering the world through the kindness and wisdom of other women. I would love to meet strong, generous women who are open to welcoming me into their spaces, sharing their experiences, and helping me grow through this beautiful chaos of travel and sisterhood. I’m also a passionate feminist—a proud advocate and practitioner. I carry with me a strong sense of purpose when it comes to fighting for women’s rights and supporting one another. Wherever I go, I try to be not just a traveler, but a woman who listens, supports, and stands up for justice. If you’re reading this and feel called to share your world with me, even just for a moment—I’d be honored. Thank you for being here, and maybe… see you somewhere in this big, beautiful world.
Ximena
Pataguas Cerro
3 days
Hi! I’m a Chilean woman, who likes to backpack around this beautiful world, meeting new people and learning new ways of living. Always happy to have a conversation about travelling, food or just a good laugh.
Meylin
Santiago
3 days
Soy Meylin. Nací en Lima, Perú pero hace más de 20 años me trasladé a Chile junto a mi familia. Actualmente vivo en el centro de Santiago de Chile. Trabajo en restaurantes y en las tardes me gusta entrenar cross training y tomar clases de danza. Me gusta mucho viajar. En Chile he ido a acampar a muchos lados. Hay muchos lugares muy lindos y cómodos para acampar También he viajado fuera de Chile, aunque generalmente he tenido que viajar sola porque así se ha dado 😅 pero si viajo acompañada feliz tb 😊