{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/punta-arenas","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:57:54.085Z","place":{"city":"Punta Arenas","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-53.16282,"lon":-70.90922},"safety":{"score":67,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":68,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":69,"travellerSentiment":{"score":56,"label":"Cautious","summary":"A significant portion of the population reports feeling unsafe walking alone after dark, indicating a general concern for personal safety during nighttime hours.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":35,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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primarily related to petty crime and personal safety after dark.","summary":"While Punta Arenas generally scores well on composite safety indices and has low rates of violent crime and terrorism, official advisories recommend a high degree of caution. Travelers should be aware of potential petty crime, especially in tourist areas, and exercise vigilance when walking alone at night.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While violent crime is not prevalent, muggings and armed robberies can occur, particularly in less populated areas or after dark."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in tourist hotspots, markets, and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Costanera (Waterfront)"],"avoidAreas":["Barrio Industrial (Industrial Area)"],"scams":["Overcharging for taxis or services, particularly in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Generally safe, but be aware of pickpocketing and petty theft, especially in crowded areas and after dark."},{"name":"Costanera (Waterfront)","level":"safe","note":"Popular for walking and views, typically safe during daylight hours."},{"name":"Mirador Cerro La Cruz","level":"caution","note":"Offers great views but can be isolated; exercise caution, especially at dusk or dawn."},{"name":"Barrio Industrial (Industrial Area)","level":"avoid","note":"Primarily industrial and less frequented by tourists; generally not recommended for exploration."},{"name":"Aeropuerto Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo (Airport Area)","level":"safe","note":"Standard airport safety; be aware of potential flight disruptions as noted in recent reports."}]}}