Safety in Santiago Chile: What You Need to Know

Safety is probably the most boring subject but it’s the most important one for travelers.  People who are planning on traveling to Chile need to know a few important things.  First of all, Santiago, the capital of Chile, is one of the safest cities in all of South America…BUT, that should not give you a false sense of security.  It’s still a a big city and should be treated as such.  Santiago has a low rate of violent crime, and truth be told, in over two years that I have lived here I haven’t met a single tourist who has been hurt or in serious danger.  And on the other side of the coin, almost everybody has stories of being pick pocketed.  You have to hand it to the Chilean thieves for their ingenuity.  Here are a few tips so that you don’t fall victim to their tricks:
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