One of the key factors for tourists when selecting a destination is the warmth and kindness with which they are welcomed by the local inhabitants. In Latin America, hospitality is often a distinctive feature, and a recent study has revealed that a Chilean city stands out for the friendliness of its people.
The research was carried out by the language and course company Preply, which decided to evaluate the friendliest cities on the South American continent and a website Chili ranked among the top. The study was based on several criteria, including the rate of return visitors, behavior towards diverse communities such as LGBTIQ+, and crime and measures to combat it.
The study placed Santiagothe capital of Chile, ranked high in the Top 10 of the friendliest cities in Latin America. This result underlines the willingness of Santiago residents to accept and facilitate communication with visitors and residents from diverse communities, which has been fundamental in Santiago being recognized for its hospitality.
At the continental level, the city that takes first place in terms of kindness It is Havana, in Cuba. Next in the ranking are Buenos Aires and Montevideo, cities that also stand out for the warmth and friendliness of their inhabitants. Argentina occupies several positions in this ranking, with Bariloche and Córdoba also in the Top 10.
Chile, with Santiago In sixth place, it joins these cities as an example of hospitality in the region. The study also included other Latin American cities such as La Paz in Bolivia, Playa del Carmen in Mexico, Sao Paulo in Brazil and Cartagena in Colombia, completing the list of the friendliest cities on the continent.
