El Tatio geysers steaming at sunrise above the high Andean altiplano near San Pedro de Atacama
Travel health guide

Chile

South America (Southern Cone)Grade A (Low Risk)Risk score 91

Stretching from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, Chile offers some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes. Safe, organized, and full of outdoor adventure opportunities.

  • CDC-aligned guidance
  • Licensed in all 50 states
  • HSA / FSA eligible
Safety grade
A (Low Risk)
Risk score
91 / 100
Region
South America (Southern Cone)
Last updated
May 25, 2026

About Chile

Stretching from the Atacama Desert to Patagonia, Chile offers some of the continent’s most dramatic landscapes. Safe, organized, and full of outdoor adventure opportunities.

Wandr's recommendations

  • Chile is considered one of the safest countries in Latin America, with modern hospitals in cities and good public safety.

  • The CDC recommends standard travel vaccines and food/water hygiene, especially for those venturing into remote areas.

US Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBased on data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Common questions

Travel health FAQ

Wandr currently assigns Chile a safety grade of A (Low Risk) and a risk score of 91/100. Grades summarize destination-specific risk across vaccine-preventable disease, common medication needs, altitude, climate, and outbreak alerts. Scores are derived from CDC, WHO, and US State Department guidance and updated regularly. Use the grade as a starting point — your personal plan still depends on your itinerary, health history, and length of stay.

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