based on 19 experiences from female travelers
Manon
France
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 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, 2025Sayen
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, 2024Based on 57 local experiences
Based on 57 local experiences
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 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, 2025Camila
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, 2025Pilar
Santiago
7 days
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!
Javi
Santiago
3 days
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 🤭
Canela
Santiago
Hi! I'm Cane, a Chilean girl who loves traveling and meeting new people. If anyone is in need of host I'm happy to host you here in Santiago, Chile! I'd like to do plans like photo trips, trekkings, backpacking, kitesurfing, skiing, anything in nature. But if you'd like something more in the city I'm happy to guide you too!
Barbara
Chile
🎓 — 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.