{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/san-pedro-de-atacama","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T17:57:44.771Z","place":{"city":"San Pedro de Atacama","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-22.9111,"lon":-68.20113},"safety":{"score":73,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":77,"confidence":0.89,"caps":[],"databaseScore":74,"travellerSentiment":{"score":71,"label":"Mixed","summary":"While many visitors report positive experiences and find Chile a beautiful destination, a significant portion of data indicates a low perception of safety when walking alone after dark.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":40,"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":64,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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caution due to specific risks.","summary":"While official advisories recommend exercising increased caution, the composite safety index is good. The primary concerns for visitors revolve around petty crime, road safety, and the perception of safety after dark, rather than violent crime or terrorism.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"While violent crime is low, opportunistic theft can occur, particularly in tourist areas."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are risks in crowded tourist spots and on public transport."},"safeAreas":["Surrounding Villages (e.g., Toconao, Machuca)","Laguna Cejar Area"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging for tours or services, especially from unregistered operators.","Theft of belongings from unattended vehicles or accommodations."],"zones":[{"name":"Central San Pedro","level":"caution","note":"Main tourist hub, higher risk of petty theft."},{"name":"Caracoles Street","level":"caution","note":"Busiest street, pickpocketing is a concern."},{"name":"Surrounding Villages (e.g., Toconao, Machuca)","level":"safe","note":"Generally peaceful, but limited services."},{"name":"Remote Desert Areas","level":"caution","note":"Risk of vehicle breakdown, dehydration, and getting lost."},{"name":"Laguna Cejar Area","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist site, generally safe with tour groups."}]}}