South America Security Situation and Travel Warnings
This overview covers all sovereign states in South America. Check official advice before booking, shortly before departure and again during longer stays. Security conditions, regional warnings, entry requirements, weather events and consular assistance can change at short notice.
Important notice
The short profiles are for orientation only; they are not live risk ratings. The current information published by official authorities is always decisive.which you can find as a link under each country
Country index
Official sources
- United States – U.S. Department of State: Travel Advisories
- Germany – Federal Foreign Office: Current Travel Warnings
- United Kingdom – FCDO: Foreign Travel Advice
- Canada – Travel Advice and Advisories
Argentina
Short profile: Monitor local security developments, demonstrations and transport disruptions. The country’s security level has been raised nationally; allow extra time at airports and borders. In cities, take normal precautions against theft and robbery; in remote areas, consider weather and long distances.
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Bolivia
Short profile: Avoid or reassess travel to the Chapare region and certain border areas as indicated by official guidance. Crime, altitude, difficult road conditions, protests and limited infrastructure can affect itineraries, especially outside major cities.
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Brazil
Short profile: Crime, armed robbery and theft can be significant in urban areas and some tourist locations. Consider regional differences, avoid isolated areas after dark, and monitor weather, flooding, wildfires and health guidance for your itinerary.
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Chile
Short profile: Natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanic activity, wildfires and severe weather can affect different regions. In cities, use normal precautions against theft; for desert, mountain and Patagonia travel, plan distances, weather and communications carefully.
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Colombia
Short profile: There are partial travel warnings and advice against travel for certain border and conflict regions. Security conditions can be tense in some areas; avoid demonstrations, check regional guidance, and take strong precautions against robbery and crime in cities and tourist areas.
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Ecuador
Short profile: Regional security conditions can differ sharply. Crime, political demonstrations, roadblocks and natural hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic activity can affect travel; check official regional advice, including for border areas and the coast.
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Guyana
Short profile: Consider crime in urban areas, limited infrastructure, tropical weather and long distances. Remote interior travel should be arranged with reliable local support and suitable communications; check border-area advice carefully.
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Paraguay
Short profile: Official German advice recommends against non-essential travel to specified areas near the Brazilian border. Violent crime and armed incidents can occur; check border-region guidance, use cautious transport planning and keep valuables secure.
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Peru
Short profile: Consider regional crime, protest-related disruption, altitude sickness, mountain and jungle conditions, and transport interruptions. Hiking or remote travel should use reputable local operators and allow for fast-changing weather and infrastructure conditions.
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Suriname
Short profile: Crime, tropical weather and limited infrastructure can affect travel. Remote interior travel requires careful preparation, local expertise and reliable onward-transport arrangements; read health and entry guidance as well.
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Uruguay
Short profile: Crime has increased in Montevideo, including robbery and theft; take particular care with valuables and avoid isolated areas after dark. Consider weather, road conditions and coastal safety for travel outside the capital.
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Venezuela
Short profile: Germany issues partial travel warnings for several border states and advises against travel to other parts of the country. Organised crime, armed robbery, kidnapping, checkpoints, political conditions and limited consular support can pose serious risks; consult current official guidance before any travel decision.
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