U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
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Is Chile safe? 🇨🇱
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As of September 2026, Chile scores 65/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 10 Chile destinations assessed, Puerto Varas scores highest (74/100), while Antofagasta scores lowest (60/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). State of emergency in Tocopilla A state of emergency has been declared in Tocopilla, northern Chile, due to severe weather and flooding.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Chile: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Chile destinations by safety score
#1🇨🇱Puerto VarasSafe · updated 17 August 202674#2🇨🇱San Pedro de AtacamaSafe · updated 29 July 202670#3🇨🇱ValdiviaSafe · updated 29 July 202668#4🇨🇱ValparaísoModerate · updated 8 September 202665#5🇨🇱IquiqueModerate · updated 16 August 202665#6🇨🇱Punta ArenasModerate · updated 29 July 202663#7🇨🇱La SerenaModerate · updated 29 July 202662#8🇨🇱SantiagoModerate · updated 5 September 202660#9🇨🇱TemucoModerate · updated 29 July 202660#10🇨🇱AntofagastaModerate · updated 29 July 202660
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03 · Evidence Signals
Chile safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryCA / US | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 50 | CA / US |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 6.3 / 100k | 60 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 22.8% | 10 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Physical assault (past year)UN SDG Global Database · 2023 | 3.0% | 84 | UN SDG Global Database (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 68/100 | 68 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 69/100 | 69 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 10.3 / 100k | 65 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Chile safety FAQ
Is Chile safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Chile Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Chile averages 65/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 8 September 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Chile?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Puerto Varas currently scores highest at 74/100 (Safe). Antofagasta scores lowest at 60/100.
Where does this Chile safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.