{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/iquique","updatedAt":"2026-08-16T07:42:45.747Z","place":{"city":"Iquique","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-20.21326,"lon":-70.15027},"safety":{"score":65,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":65,"confidence":0.63,"caps":[],"databaseScore":66,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports describe feeling generally safe during daylight hours in the city centre and beachfront promenade, though many note heightened vigilance at night and in less‑touristed districts.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":68,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":54,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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— Iquique is generally safe for visitors who stay alert and follow basic precautions.","summary":"Iquique’s composite safety index of 66 reflects moderate risk, driven by petty theft and occasional violent crime in certain neighborhoods, but homicide rates remain far below regional averages and the city enjoys good air quality and no current disaster alerts.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery are uncommon but can occur in isolated areas of the outskirts and at night; visitors should stay in well‑lit, populated zones and avoid walking alone after dark"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag‑snatching are frequent in crowded markets, the ZOFRI duty‑free area, and on public buses; keep bags zipped and wear them across the front"},"safeAreas":["Cavancha","Zona Franca (ZOFRI)","Plaza de Armas"],"avoidAreas":["Barrio Bellavista"],"scams":["distraction thefts in crowded markets and duty‑free zones","overcharging by unlicensed taxis","fake petitions or charity appeals targeting tourists"],"zones":[{"name":"Cavancha","level":"safe","note":"Tourist hub with police presence, well-lit beachfront, low petty crime risk"},{"name":"Barrio Puerto","level":"caution","note":"Residential port area, moderate pickpocketing after dark, avoid isolated streets"},{"name":"Zona Franca (ZOFRI)","level":"safe","note":"Commercial duty‑free zone, heavy foot traffic, visible security, low violent crime"},{"name":"Cerro Dragón","level":"caution","note":"Popular dunes for sandboarding, isolated at night, risk of petty theft in parking areas"},{"name":"Barrio Bellavista","level":"avoid","note":"Known for higher muggings and gang activity, especially after dark"},{"name":"Cerro La Huaca","level":"caution","note":"Residential hillside, occasional break‑ins reported, stay alert after sunset"},{"name":"Plaza de Armas","level":"safe","note":"City centre, frequent police patrols, safe for daytime visitors"},{"name":"Barrio La Victoria","level":"caution","note":"Mixed‑use area, occasional car thefts, avoid poorly lit alleys"}]}}