Is Chile Safe for Solo Female Travelers?
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How safe is Chile?
Safety at night:Moderate
Public transportation:Safe
Street harassment:Moderate
Petty crimes:Moderate
Is Chile worth visiting?
Overall rating
based on 14 experiences from female travelers
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Budget-friendly
Chile, Solo travel
I 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, 2024
Marie
Germany
Chile, Solo travel
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, 2018
Fabrine
France
San Pedro de Atacama, Solo travel
Very safe city with a lot of tours to do, the landscapes are amazing but be prepared to wake up very early!! I don’t recommend the geysers, you have to wake up at 4:30AM it's -15°C and it’s not that nice in my opinion
Posted: July 26, 2024Experienced: July, 2024
Emma
France
San Pedro de Atacama, Couple travel
San Pedro de Atacama is the driest desert in the whole world, even though it’s located at 3000m above the see ! 🤯 This place looks like the moon, for real. From the Valley de la Luna, the Geysers, the salt lakes, I cannot choose something I prefered. I recommend to go in February-March, before the start of Fall 🍂 and at the end of the high season. We didn’t rent a car so we visited with agency tour, it was worth it and not too expensive. I recommend to visit : - Valley de la Luna - Valley Arcoiris (but if you have a car) - Geysers del Tatio (early in the morning round 6 or 7am otherwise the geysers disappear later in the day) - Laguna Baltinache - Piedras Rojas (my best day) with the volcano Miscanti (be careful with the tickets !! You need to stop at the village Socaire to buy them).
Posted: July 24, 2024
Anna
Argentina
Chile, Solo travel
My first international (and solo) trip was to Chile! I went there days before the borders closed due to the pandemic. The country was going through difficult political times, and a lot of protests were happening - especially in the area I was staying (Hostal Providencia) that was near Plaza Baquedano, the protest's meetup point. However, I was able to experience the Women's March - Words cannot describe how emotional I felt watching and participating there, seeing women being kind to other women, giving strength to each other. To be honest, I don't quite remember how the trip was, but I remember meeting such lovely people there that I still talk to sometimes. There were a few moments where I didn't feel safe in Santiago, as it was summer and I was wearing tank tops all day. Other than that, it was an amazing experience, especially for a solo women traveler being able to experience the Women's March there.
Posted: July 11, 2024Experienced: March, 2020
Elisa
Chile
Valdivia, Group travel
Valdivia is a very beautiful and safe city to travel alone or with someone. Its natural landscapes are very beautiful, you can walk along the coast or Isla Teja or take a local bus to go to Niebla (this is also safe). I recommend trying craft beers from a local brewery, and also trying a dish with fish or seafood from the area.
Posted: June 18, 2024Experienced: November, 2022Valparaíso, Solo travel
Would recommend staying up in the hills and not near the water. It actually smells of fish and piss the closer you get - not so charming! Viña del mar is a nice option for a beach day and only 15 mins away on the bus, and the walking tours from Tours4Tips really help get your bearings and learn a lot.
Posted: March 18, 2024San Miguel, Couple travel
Primarily residential commune, it lacks tourist attractions per se. It has two small malls, and the commerce is rather modest. There are few accommodations. Good food is mainly found in the El Llano park area and others along Gran Avenida.
Posted: January 25, 2024
Vårin
Norway
Chile, Group travel
I traveled with family. It felt safe all long. We are lots of good foods and saw beautiful nature that I haven’t seen anywhere else. The distances within the country are vast so we traveled by flight or night bus to get from one place to another.
Posted: December 21, 2023Santiago, Solo travel
I have been walking around alone in the Bellavista area and never had anything suspicious. I have been feeling quite safe. For that I do make sure I don’t look wandering about and usually walk with a purpose and don’t go wandering around ar night.
Posted: December 11, 2023Is Chile safe for women?
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Based on 15 local experiences
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Based on 15 local experiences
Santiago
Santiago can be dangerous depending on the area you are staying in; the city center is quite dangerous, but if you are careful and attentive, there shouldn't be a problem. Always keep an eye on your wallet and cell phone on public transportation.
Posted: December 23, 2024
Narayana
Santiago
i think it is like every big city, there are some areas more dangerous and others that are safer. I recommend do not use your phone in the street or public transportation cause there are a lot of muggers
Posted: December 23, 2024Meet locals in Chile
Nicole
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Hello, I'm Nicole and I'm interested in animals, art, dancing, languages, nature, photography, trekking, culture and writing
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Emy
About Me
Hi! I'm Emy :) I'm chilean and a passionate traveller! I love meeting new people and practicing other languages beside Spanish, so I would be happy to host or meet up in my city. Very welcome!
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Emy
Viña del Mar
Can host for:
5 days
About me
Hi! I'm Emy :) I'm chilean and a passionate traveller! I love meeting new people and practicing other languages beside Spanish, so I would be happy to host or meet up in my city. Very welcome!
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Sofia
Santiago
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi!! Im a 33 y/o chilean girl! I love my city and my country, so i’ll love to show you a little bit of my home 💕. I just stop (for a while) of traveling solo around the world, so i understand a lot of things that you could feel in this moment. Let’s chat and conquer the world!!
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Catherine
About Me
Hi! My name is Catherine, and I’m a Canadian planning a solo backpacking trip across Chile and Patagonia. It’s not my first trip, but it’s my first big solo adventure, so I’d love to connect with some like-minded people to meet up or even travel together for a few days. I’m a nature lover (I’m actually a biologist!) and a big fan of hiking, especially in stunning mountain areas. But I also enjoy exploring cities, visiting museums, and trying new things. I can be a bit shy at first, but once I warm up, I’m a very bubbly person and get along with almost everyone. I’ll be starting in Santiago and making my way down the Chile/Argentina mountain range. If you’re interested in meeting up, feel free to send me a message! :)
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