based on 3 experiences from female travelers
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, 2023I was in Santiago for 2 days and I fell in love with this city. I stayed in the central part and felt quite safe there. I recommend going on wine tours near Santiago, as well as visiting Portillo, where Laguna del Inca is located. In addition, the best neighborhoods to stay in are Providencia, Las Condes, Bellavista, and Vitacura.
Posted: September 11, 2023I liked Chile as a country, but I absolutely hated Santiago. I never felt safe there. On my first night, a certain man started following me, and the whole city was full of homeless people and graffiti on every building, which just took away its beauty. I was annoyed that I had booked a week there, so I tried to fill most of my days with day trips outside of Santiago, and I really enjoyed that. There was really nothing particularly cool or interesting to do there. I was there in February, during the summer, so it was very hot, which only worsened my experiences. I will never go back there.
Posted: September 9, 2023Based on 22 local experiences
Based on 22 local experiences
Isabel
I'll say like any other city you should inform yourself about which zones to avoid, but overall the most touristic places are really safe during the day. The metro is definetly a great transportation, but there are some specific stations where you should be really carefull because you can be robbed.
Posted: April 13, 2025Francisca
It depends. If you’re in Ñuñoa, Las Condes, Providencia, Vitacura, Lo Barnechea, or Chicureo, there’s nothing to worry about at all (though I always protect my phone everywhere). Uber is safe here, as well as public transportation, but just be mindful of your belongings since theft can happen if you’re not paying attention. People are usually friendly, and that’s not a problem. I like living here as a woman; I feel safe most of the time.
Posted: February 23, 2025Aillen
Hi! I’m a chilean that just moved to Paris! so I’m open to anything really.
Isabel
Hi! I am 18 years old, from Chile, and this year I'll start my literature studies in Spain. I love reading, writing, coffee, jazz, desserts, cats, dogs... and well, getting to know new people and places! I am an INFP and 9w1, If you are into mbti and the enneagram, then, you'll know what it means. If not, it basically means I have a PhD in daydreaming and emotional support + I apologize to furniture I bump into. Maybe a bit dramatic internally, but soft-spoken, like a silent opera.
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 😊
La
Santiago
3 days
Soy taiwanesa he vivido Santiago por 5 años.
emma:)
Hi!!! I’m Emma, I’ve 19 and I live in Milan. I’m a philosophy student, I’m at first year and I have no idea what will I do with this degree, but I really enjoy learn e discover how human thinking has evolved. I love to travel and discover new cultures, I’ve been out of Europe just once (in Africa!!!) and I can’t wait to see what’s out there in the world. I’m kinda sociable, so I easily build relationships with others, sometimes I might be really quite, but sometimes I can’t hold back my excitement!! My dream is to travel the world and I’d love to meet new people and hear their stories.