Overview

• Armed robberies involving guns and knives have surged in Santiago and Valparaiso, with muggers striking in broad daylight.
• Travellers are told not to resist during muggings and to surrender valuables to avoid escalation.
• Unauthorised taxi drivers at Santiago airport have bilked tourists out of large sums, so only official vehicles booked inside the terminal via reputable apps should be used.
• Car-related crimes are increasing and visitors are advised to keep doors locked, windows closed and to wait for security gates to seal before leaving vehicles.
• Children travelling with one parent or alone must carry a notarised consent letter from non-travelling parent(s) and their original birth certificate.