South America
Solo travel in Chile
3/5English level
Solo travel in Chile
Well organised and safe-feeling by regional standards, but pricey for South America: Santiago, wine valleys, the Atacama desert and Patagonia. Long distances and fast, slang-heavy Spanish are the challenges. The easiest place to start is Santiago.
Best places in Chile for solo travelers
| Place | Solo | English | Locals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santiago | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Polite but reserved |
| Valparaíso | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| San Pedro de Atacama | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Puerto Natales | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Pucón | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Easter Island | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Puerto Varas | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Viña del Mar | 4/5 | Common in tourist areas | Friendly |
| Chiloé | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| Punta Arenas | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
| La Serena | 4/5 | Limited | Friendly |
Solo travel by place
Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Servicio Nacional de Migraciones
- Servicio Agrícola y Ganadero (SAG)
- EFE Trenes de Chile
- Speedtest Global Index: Chile
- World Bank open data
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