Chile Health & Safety

Is Chile Safe?

No vaccines are required to enter Chile, but several are recommended, so do a little health research before you leave home.

Chile has one of the lowest crime rates in South America, but non-violent crimes are still an annoyance in the country, especially pickpockets. It’s a good idea to carry cash in a money belt or a leg pouch that’s out of sight and secure. Students, who hand out poems, may not be students and the poetry may not belong to them, so beware. You may be charged a fee to park in a free area by an enterprising parking attendant. It’s not a good idea to take pictures of any military installations; your camera may be confiscated and you might wind up in jail.