Travel Advisory
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Chile due to crime, unrest, and health. Crime Petty crime is common in Chile. Common crimes include mugging, pickpocketing, and theft. Violent crimes also occur, including assaults, homicide, carjackings, and residential break-ins. Unrest Large-scale demonstrations may occur in Santiago and other cities in Chile. Demonstrations can take place with little or no notice. Demonstrations often result in disruptions to transportation, including public buses and Santiago metro services. Health The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a Travelers’ Health Notice for Andes virus (Hantavirus) in the region. The risk for most travelers is extremely low.
Full advisory on travel.state.gov →Updated: 2026-08-18T20:00:00-04:00
