What are the good and bad neighborhoods of Santiago, Chile?

in terms of location and services, good areas are somewhere in Providencia, Providencia is a large area consisting in different neighborhoods. Staying closer to train stations could be the smartest. read more

Bad: Santiago Centro is not so great, and then the periphery of Santiago. Posh neighborhoods also get crime for obvious reasons, but not during the day. If by good, you mean rich, with luxury stores, fancy car dealerships, posh restaurants and big houses and flats, well, those are the 3 richest. read more

With over 7 million people in the greater Santiago area (a third of Chile‘s population), all the different communas and barrios can be hard to decipher. Here’s a guide: 1. Providencia. Providencia is a good place to start a Santiago visit. It’s safe for tourists who stick out like a sore thumb — yes, unfortunately that probably includes you. read more

Providencia is arguably the most tourist-friendly neighborhood in Santiago, with plenty of high-end restaurants and haute couture shopping. This neighborhood also hosts the majority of the commerce in Santiago, with plenty of skyscrapers and office buildings. read more