Safest countries in Latin America in 2026
The 12 Latin American and Caribbean countries with the lowest combined safety risk in 2026, from Uruguay at the top to mid-tier destinations.
Latin America has more variation in safety profile than any other region Warnely tracks. The continent contains Uruguay, Costa Rica, and Chile, which rank with Western European countries on most indicators. It also contains countries where significant areas are effectively no-go zones for tourists. Within several countries, the same observation applies on a city-by-city basis.
These are the 12 countries with the strongest combined Warnely risk profile in the region. Excluding a country from this list does not say it is unsafe overall, only that its safety profile is more city-by-city than country-wide.
The list
Barbados
21/100Caribbean island with beautiful beaches. Friendly locals. British influence. Popular with UK tourists.
Uruguay
23/100Progressive laws. Beautiful beaches. Small and easy to navigate.
Grenada
23/100Spice Island with beautiful beaches. Friendly locals. Hurricane risk Jun-Nov.
Dominica
23/100Nature island. Boiling Lake, rainforests. Not to be confused with Dominican Republic.
Antigua and Barbuda
24/100365 beaches. Sailing paradise. Relaxed Caribbean culture.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
24/100Small island nation. Brimstone Hill fortress. Nevis quieter. CBI program famous.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
26/100Sailing and diving paradise. Mustique exclusive. La Soufriere volcano. Beautiful.
Saint Lucia
27/100Beautiful Pitons. Romantic honeymoon destination. Some crime in Castries.
Costa Rica
30/100Pura vida culture is welcoming. Petty crime in San Jose. Amazing biodiversity.
Bahamas
31/100Nassau has crime issues outside tourist zones. Beautiful beaches and diving.
Chile
32/100Santiago has some petty crime. Incredible landscapes from Atacama to Patagonia.
Cuba
36/100Low crime. Infrastructure is aging. Internet limited. Dual currency system can be confusing.