{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/chile/valparaiso","updatedAt":"2026-09-30T14:09:05.327Z","place":{"city":"Valparaíso","country":"Chile","countryCode":"CL","lat":-33.036,"lon":-71.62963},"safety":{"score":69,"level":"SAFE","answer":"Yes — generally safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":71,"confidence":0.65,"caps":[],"databaseScore":70,"travellerSentiment":{"score":62,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Visitors report feeling safe in main tourist cerros during daylight but express concern about nighttime safety and rising petty crime in non-tourist zones.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":58,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":62,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":72,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":76,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":75,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":2,"label":"Exercise Increased Caution","updated":"Wed, 20 May 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/chile-travel-advisory.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":1,"label":"No advisory against travel","updated":"2026-08-19T07:56:29Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/chile"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution","updated":"2026-09-24T08:53:33.120000-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/chile"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":6.34829073035101,"display":"6.3 / 100k","year":"2023","score":60,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":6.7,"display":"6.7%","year":"2010","score":81,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":0.05035266756599888,"display":"0.05 / million","year":"2021","score":94,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":10.3,"display":"10.3 / 100k","year":"2021","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":68.5973226,"display":"69/100","year":"2025","score":69,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":69.8440507,"display":"70/100","year":"2025","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":70.2169619,"display":"70/100","year":"2025","score":70,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":73.6815414,"display":"74/100","year":"2025","score":74,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":66.4434459,"display":"66/100","year":"2025","score":66,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":76.7219031,"display":"77/100","year":"2025","score":77,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":282448,"display":"282k residents","year":null,"score":81,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"numbeo_crime_index","label":"Crime index (crowdsourced)","value":60.6,"display":"60.6 / 100","year":null,"score":41,"source":"Numbeo Crime Index"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":54,"display":"US AQI 54 · Moderate","year":null,"score":88,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":null,"display":"3 global notices","year":null,"score":92,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":19.386195539,"display":"19 beds / 10k · country avg","year":"2023","score":65,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":24,"display":"September: highs ~24°C · strong winds","year":null,"score":82,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 42 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":76,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2,"display":"Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Yes — Valparaíso is moderately safe for visitors who stick to tourist hills by day and take precautions against petty crime and scams.","summary":"Valparaíso scores 65/100 on safety indexes, reflecting moderate risk primarily from pickpocketing and robbery in non-tourist areas after dark. While Cerro Concepción and Cerro Alegre remain relatively safe during daylight, the port area and unlit hillside staircases pose higher risks, especially at night. Travelers should exercise normal precautions and avoid isolated exploration after sunset.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Muggings can occur in the port area and poorly lit neighborhoods after dark, especially targeting distracted tourists."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Frequent on steep tourist hills (Cerro Concepción, Cerro Alegre) and in crowded markets; bags left on chair backs or in rear pockets are prime targets."},"safeAreas":["Cerro Concepción","Cerro Alegre"],"avoidAreas":["Port area (after dark), Cerro Polanco"],"scams":["rental car tire puncture theft","funicular tourist surcharge","Cerros mural photo-fee shakedown"],"zones":[{"name":"Cerro Concepción","level":"safe","note":"Historic hill with art galleries and cafes; safe by day, avoid after dark due to poor lighting and pickpocket risk."},{"name":"Cerro Alegre","level":"safe","note":"Popular tourist hill with street art and restaurants; secure during daylight, exercise caution at night."},{"name":"Cerro Bellavista","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with murals; generally safe by day but higher petty crime risk after dark, especially on staircases."},{"name":"El Plan (city centre)","level":"caution","note":"Flat commercial zone; busy and safe by day, but muggings and theft increase at night, particularly targeting tourists."},{"name":"Port area","level":"avoid","note":"High crime rates after dark; multiple reports of muggings and theft; avoid walking alone, especially at night."},{"name":"Cerro Polanco","level":"avoid","note":"Known for elevated violent crime and gang activity; not recommended for tourists at any time."},{"name":"Viña del Mar border zone","level":"caution","note":"Interface area with Viña del Mar; increased pickpocketing and scams targeting tourists moving between cities."}]}}