Los Andes Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (42/100)
Is Los Andes safe right now? Checked 15 October 2026
Los Andes scores 42/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Chile Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 19 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Disease & health (score 15)
Natural disasters (score 45)
September 27, 2026
Los Andes, Chile has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 42 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is natural disasters at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is disease & health at 15/100; last updated September 27, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Chile travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Los Andes currently sits at 42/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Los Andes is natural disasters (45/100), and the lowest is disease & health (15/100). This page was last updated on September 27, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (49/100) and natural hazards (64/100).
A score of 42 is higher than the scores of 54% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Los Andes, Chile currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite score of 42 out of 100 with a US State Department advisory level 2. Additionally, visitors should be aware of the CDC Level 1 Global Dengue health notice.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 15, 2026 05:09 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Natural disasters (score 45/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Environmental quality (score 40/100): Check air-quality forecasts. If sensitive, pack a mask and adjust outdoor activity. Hydration is critical in heat.
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Day vs Night Safety in Los Andes
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Los Andes
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Los Andes for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 35/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 15/100 · Natural disaster 45/100), older travelers (Health 15/100 · Transport 35/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 30/100 · Transport 35/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 30/100 · Political 15/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | low |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | September 27, 2026 |
Live conditions in Los Andes
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Chile - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Green flood alert in Chile GREEN · country-wide · 2026-10-09
On 06/10/2026, a flood started in Chile, lasting until 14/10/2026 (last update). The flood caused 1 deaths and 100 displaced .
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-15 05:09:10 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Wildfires | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Most wildfire events within 100 km of Los Andes happened in February and December (10 of 11 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
4 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M6.0 on 31 May 2026 (119 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Chile travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Chile entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-14 19:15:06 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Los Andes
The most weather-stable two-month window for Los Andes is March–April, when typical daily temperatures run from about 12°C to 27°C and monthly rain averages 11 mm.
No threshold-level heat, cold, wind, or cyclone flag appears in the stored normals; June is the wettest typical month at about 99 mm.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Los Andes
Los Andes has 2 hospitals, 4 police stations, 10 pharmacies and 4 fire stations within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Hospital: Clínica Río Blanco
- Hospital: Hospital San Juan de Dios de Los Andes
- Police: 3ª Comisaría de Carabineros de Los Andes
- Police: Tenencia Calle Larga
- Police: Tenencia Rinconada
- Police: Tenencia San Esteban
- Pharmacy: Cruz Verde
- Pharmacy: Cruz Verde
- Pharmacy: Cruz Verde
- Pharmacy: Farmacias Ahumada
- Pharmacy: Farmacias Ahumada
- Pharmacy: Farmacias del Dr. Simi
- Pharmacy: SalcoBrand
- Pharmacy: SalcoBrand
- Pharmacy: SalcoBrand
- Pharmacy: SalcoBrand
- Fire station: Bomberos Calle Larga
- Fire station: Bomberos Rinconada de Los Andes
- Fire station: Cuerpo de Bomberos San Esteban
- Fire station: Segunda Compañia Bomberos Los Andes
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Chile)
| Police | 133 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 131 |
| Fire | 132 |
| General | 133 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Essential local emergency phrases
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Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Chile’s overall healthcare system is rated highly, with a health & medical score of 8.0/10, indicating good quality facilities. Specific information for hospitals or emergency services in Los Andes is not provided in the sources, so travelers should locate the nearest regional medical center before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- fake_passenger. In April 2026 the PDI in Los Andes arrested a group that pretended to be passengers to assault rideshare drivers. The scheme targets app‑based drivers by posing as customers and then demanding extra payment or committing robbery. Tip: Verify passenger identities through the app and avoid picking up strangers who do not match the reservation details.
- distraction_theft. Common street scams in Chile include distraction thefts where a scammer creates a diversion while an accomplice steals wallets or phones. These incidents are reported especially in busy market areas and tourist‑heavy zones. Tip: Keep valuables secured and stay alert to your surroundings, especially in crowded places.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | 29 → 42 | moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
Every editorial change to Los Andes's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Los Andes
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Los Andes, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
- Neighborhood-level guidance.
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