Embassy of Canada in Santiago, Chile; address Nueva Tajamar 481, Torre Norte, 12th Floor, 7550099, Las Condes; phone +56226523800. Head of mission: Michael…
Head of mission: Michael Gort (as of 2020)
Head of mission: Ms. I. Osorio-Gausachs, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Canada offers a captivating blend of cultural charm and natural beauty, making it an appealing destination for many travelers. Although there has been a recent decline in tourist arrivals, it still attracts millions of international visitors annually. With around 500,000 Chileans traveling abroad each year, a portion of them may find Canada to be an intriguing option for their travels.
Canada is generally considered a safe destination for tourists from Chile. According to the Global Peace Index, Canada ranks 11th out of 160 countries, making it significantly safer than Chile, which ranks 62nd. In terms of crime statistics, Canada has a lower murder rate of 2.1 per 100,000 people compared to Chile's 3.6. While the female murder rate is slightly higher in Canada at 1.0 compared to Chile's 0.7, overall crime indices suggest that Canada has lower risks associated with organized crime and trafficking. For example, Canada scores better in areas such as state crime (2.0 in Canada vs. 4.5 in Chile) and arms trafficking (2.5 in Canada vs. 5.5 in Chile). While some areas of concern exist, such as the heroin trade, where Canada scores higher (5.0) than Chile (2.0), the overall environment in Canada is safer for tourists. In summary, tourists from Chile can feel relatively safe when visiting Canada, given the lower crime rates and favorable safety rankings.