Chile
Is Chile safe to visit? Advice, scams and health
Check your home country's travel advisory before you go, avoid petty scams, and stay alert in Santiago's crowded areas. Stick to well-traveled routes on a first visit.
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Key facts
- Emergency numbers
- 131 ambulance · 132 fire · 133 police
- Common scamscheck
- Taxi overcharging, fake police, street vendor price tricks
- Health riskcheck
- Low; bring basic meds, check altitude sickness in high Andes
Government advisories
The US State Department (travel.state.gov) lists Chile as a Level 2 destination, noting occasional protests in Santiago and border regions, and advising travelers to stay informed of local news.
The UK Foreign Office (gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice) advises travelers to be aware of the risk of protests and to follow local advice.
The Government of Canada (travel.gc.ca) advises travelers to exercise caution in Chile due to the possibility of protests and crime.
Questions people ask
What do government travel advisories say about Chile?
The US State Department advises Level 2 – exercise increased caution – citing occasional protests and border-area risks. The UK Foreign Office advises awareness of protests and following local advice. The Government of Canada advises caution due to protests and crime.
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