🌎 Safest Cities
Safest Cities in Latin America in 2026
The safest cities in Latin America for expats and retirees — ranked by safety score.
🛡️ How we rank: Cities are ranked by their Safety Score (0–100), derived from crime rates, political stability and personal safety indicators. We also show Affordability and Healthcare scores so you can weigh safety against other priorities.
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MontevideoUruguay🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 57🏥 Healthcare: 77
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CordobaArgentina🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 84🏥 Healthcare: 60
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RosarioArgentina🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 84🏥 Healthcare: 60
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Buenos AiresArgentina🛡️ Safe💰 Affordability: 71🏥 Healthcare: 60
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SantiagoChile🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 58🏥 Healthcare: 68
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Santo DomingoDominican Republic🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 84🏥 Healthcare: 34
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Panama CityPanama🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 66🏥 Healthcare: 60
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SantiagoDominican Republic🛡️ Moderate💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 34
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LimaPeru🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 64🏥 Healthcare: 43
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TrujilloPeru🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 43
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ArequipaPeru🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 43
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QuitoEcuador🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 47
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GuayaquilEcuador🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 74🏥 Healthcare: 47
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SalvadorBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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ManausBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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CampinasBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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CuritibaBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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RecifeBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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GoianiaBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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GuarulhosBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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BelemBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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Sao LuisBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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Sao PauloBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 67🏥 Healthcare: 49
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Rio de JaneiroBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 67🏥 Healthcare: 49
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Belo HorizonteBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 72🏥 Healthcare: 49
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FortalezaBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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BrasiliaBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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TeresinaBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 77🏥 Healthcare: 49
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Porto AlegreBrazil🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 80🏥 Healthcare: 49
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CaliColombia🛡️ Use Caution💰 Affordability: 87🏥 Healthcare: 38
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