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Tour & Activity Scams in Santiago, Chile

Unlicensed guides, fake tickets, bait-and-switch excursions, and ticket scalping. Below are the tour & activities scams reported in Santiago β€” how they work and how to avoid them.

For broader context, compare this scam type with nearby destinations like Buenos Aires, Lima, and Cusco.

Last updated: April 2, 2026

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Tour & Activities Scams

10

Total in Santiago

How it works

Travel agencies in Casablanca Valley and Maipo wine regions charge tourist-inflated rates for winery tours that wineries offer directly at much lower prices, sometimes including transport.

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10 total warnings across all categories

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