U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Chile due to crime and civil unrest. Street crime (e.g., muggings, pick-pocketing, theft) is common in Chile.
Full advisory →Is Chile safe? 🇨🇱
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Chile scores 69/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Chile Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 2 Chile destinations assessed, Valparaíso scores highest (69/100), while Santiago scores lowest (69/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
This travel advice page also covers Rapa Nui (Easter Island). Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.
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
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03 · Evidence Signals
Chile safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| 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) |
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 69/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Chile?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Valparaíso currently scores highest at 69/100 (Safe). Santiago scores lowest at 69/100.
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.