Is Chile safe for solo female travelers?
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Sofia
Brazil
Chile, Solo travel
It was my first experience traveling solo and Chile was amazing for who wants to explore city and nature! People was extremely kind and helped me when I needed it, I met some wonderful girls who showed me the city of Santiago.
Posted: December 10, 2025Experienced: February, 2025
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 58 local experiences
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Isabella
Antofagasta
Antofagasta is very safe during the day. Only during the night it get kinda weird, it’s very important that you stay away from the Main Streets downtown because they are known for prostitution and drug dealing, I would also avoid walking alone at night anywhere lol
Posted: December 20, 2025Santiago
Santiago is as safe as any big city, if you are sensible about your surroundings and belonings you should be fine. Fewer people speak english than in the more touristy areas so learning spanish before you come will help, athough the accent is still hard to understand
Posted: December 6, 2025Temuco
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, 2025Safety in Chile
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Isabella
Antofagasta
Can host for:
3 days
About me
29, lawyer, single, and always looking for new things to do !! I love simplicity, nature, the beach and sharing stories and experiences
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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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