{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/puerto-varas","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:57:25.149Z","place":{"city":"Puerto Varas","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-41.31946,"lon":-72.98538},"safety":{"score":72,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":75,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":73,"travellerSentiment":{"score":69,"label":"Cautious","summary":"Crowdsourced data suggests a low perception of safety when walking alone after dark, indicating a need for vigilance among visitors.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":62,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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of caution","year":null,"score":72,"source":"Government of Canada"},{"key":"research_robbery_risk","label":"Mugging & robbery risk","value":4,"display":"Low risk","year":null,"score":92,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_pickpocket_risk","label":"Pickpocketing & theft risk","value":3,"display":"Moderate risk","year":null,"score":70,"source":"City Web Research"},{"key":"research_sentiment_score","label":"Visitor safety sentiment","value":35,"display":"35 / 100 (Cautious)","year":null,"score":35,"source":"City Web Research"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Puerto Varas is generally safe for travelers, but requires a moderate degree of caution, particularly regarding petty crime and personal safety after dark.","summary":"While Puerto Varas benefits from Chile's overall stability and low rates of violent crime compared to global averages, official advisories from Canada and the UK recommend exercising a high degree of caution. Crowdsourced data indicates a lower perception of safety when walking alone at night, and while violent crime is low, petty theft can occur.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime, including armed robbery, is not a significant concern for visitors in Puerto Varas, though opportunistic theft can occur."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching can occur in tourist-frequented areas, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Costanera (Waterfront)","Mirador (Viewpoint Areas)","Residential Neighborhoods"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxis or tour operators (ensure prices are agreed upon beforehand)."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Higher foot traffic can mean more petty crime; be aware of surroundings, especially after dark."},{"name":"Costanera (Waterfront)","level":"safe","note":"Generally safe and popular with tourists, but maintain awareness of personal belongings."},{"name":"Mirador (Viewpoint Areas)","level":"safe","note":"These scenic spots are typically safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Residential Neighborhoods (e.g., near Avenida Otto Uebel)","level":"safe","note":"Quieter areas are generally safe, but exercise standard precautions."},{"name":"Outskirts/Rural Areas","level":"caution","note":"Less populated areas may have reduced services and require more self-reliance; be aware of potential for opportunistic crime."}]}}