Safety info for Chile:
General: Reasonable in tourist areas.
Watch Out: Pickpocketing in crowded bars.
Scams: Taxi broken meter scam.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Chile — recent police activity
Started by MontrealMax · 23 Mar 2026 · 1816 views
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:21
This matches my experience. Chile is one of my favorites.
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25 Mar 2026 at 17:00
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 18:19
Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 19:48
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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25 Mar 2026 at 21:30
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:07
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 05:29
Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try going midweek next time.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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26 Mar 2026 at 07:30
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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26 Mar 2026 at 13:04
How does it compare to the Philippines?
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:40
I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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27 Mar 2026 at 00:08
With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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