Is Chile safe for solo female travelers?
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based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Manon
France
Chile, Group travel
I was able to see a great diversity of landscapes in Chile! I highly recommend it ☀️ The Atacama Desert and the Elqui Valley are my favorites so far! I was also able to do volunteer work staying with locals, which allowed me to meet local people and make wonderful connections!
Posted: November 26, 2025Santiago, Solo travel
Santiago is a good city for solo travelling. There are many hostels where you can meet other people and enjoy your stay together. I felt very safe in Santiago as people were super nice, friendly and welcoming.
Posted: November 13, 2025
Sayen
Chile
Puerto Río Tranquilo, Family travel
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, 2024Punta Arenas, Group travel
The 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, 2024How safe is Chile for women?
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Based on 56 local experiences
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Based on 56 local experiences
Temuco
Temuco is a beautiful city during the day, it has some areas that are safer than others and nice natural environments, it's rich in culture, and the people are lovely. However, at night it's better to be cautious on the streets, as there is no public transport at night and yes, sometimes there are robberies.
Posted: October 17, 2025
Camila
Santiago
Santiago is quite safe, but certain neighborhoods should be avoided, such as Bellavista. Don't go alone, and if it gets late, call an Uber. Don't walk through the streets in that area after 9:00 p.m. Also, when walking through crowded places, don't carry your backpack on your back to avoid theft.
Posted: October 5, 2025
Flavia
Santiago
Although Santiago is a relatively safe city compared to other Latin American cities, you should be cautious in some areas. During the day, it's generally quite calm and safe. You can use public transportation or ride-hailing apps, but you should always be on the lookout for robberies and scams, especially targeting tourists. You should protect your cell phone, as well as flashy cameras, bags, and wallets. At night, you should be careful in dark areas. Always walk on main streets and try to use ride-hailing apps like Uber to ensure your safety. If you have a good budget, you can consider staying in areas like Providencia or Las Condes. If your budget is a little lower, you can consider the areas of Ñuñoa or downtown Santiago, but ideally, the areas that are close to a metro station.
Posted: October 3, 2025
Javi
Santiago
Although I find it to be an unsafe city, you can still explore and enjoy it if you are cautious, don't carry your cell phone in your hand on the street, and don't “give yourself away.” The city center and intercity bus terminals are the most critical areas, so be especially careful when traveling there. One thing to note is that women help each other a lot, so if you find yourself in a risky situation, turn to a girl for help.
Posted: September 26, 2025Safety in Chile
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Pilar
Santiago
Can host for:
7 days
About me
Hi! My name is Pilar and I was born and raised in Santiago, Chile. My hobbies include playing soccer and handball, reading and going camping. So, if you wanna visit Chile, count on me for showing you around and if you need a place to stay, I live alone in a good neighborhood!
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Javi
Santiago
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Amante de la naturaleza y las comunidades que la protegen 🤍 Activista, gestora territorial e ingeniera forestal. Mi hogar es la precordillera de la Capital de Chile ⛰️ Bosque Esclerófilo 🌳. Visito diferentes lugares de Abya Yala tejiendo redes con mujeres y sus territorios, dejando un pedacito de mi corazón en cada sitio ✨ Y conozco los secretos naturales mejor guardados de Santiago de Chile 🤭
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Barbara
Chile
About me
🎓 — Master’s in IT Management and Software Architecture 📍— From Chile, living in France for the last 7 years (OMG, time flies!) My first adventure was a Working Holiday in New Zealand 🇳🇿 at 18 — and I never really came back (only to visit!). Every trip has been special, but traveling solo through Thailand 🇹🇭 and India 🇮🇳 was truly unforgettable. I love meeting new people and discovering local life wherever I go. I believe real wealth comes from learning from others — their stories, their cultures, their ways of seeing the world.
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Leeloo
Valdivia
About me
I just moved to Valdivia for a few months. I’m currently doing an internship for the International Film Festival of Valdivia, as an audiovisual translator. I love nature, animals, chatting, series, music, and many other things 🌸
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