SANTIAGO, CHILE 🇨🇱 🦩 🏥 | South America's Most Advanced City, But Still Avoid Any Raw Food (4K)

If you enjoyed this video on Santiago, check out this one that I made while in Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgqujgAlp4Q

I am from Spain but many years ago I worked intermittently for several months in Chile. I also worked in other many South American countries. Chile is the safest and developed (well, I haven't been to Uruguay yet, which is said to be very safe too). Buenos Aires felt more European on the surface because had a wealthy past and many of those buildings built then are still there, but the economy is in shambles today and it is much more dangerous. Chile has very low levels of corruption a stark difference with the rest of countries in the area. People in Chile are really welcoming, the food is just incredible (they have also excellent fish!) and I had also the chance to visit Puerto Montt, Torres del Payne, Puerto Natal, Iquique, Viña del mar, Reñaca, Valparaíso, Isla de Pascua, the mountains in Santiago de Chile, etc. I loved visiting Pablo Neruda's houses (La Chascona in Santiago and the one in Isla Negra on the coast). I see that Santiago is still very polluted, that is because it is surrounded by very high mountains and has little rain. I enjoyed Chile a lot, great people, amazing diversity and landscapes. It is my favorite country in Hispanic America. Well, speaking Spanish helped too. Visiting Chile is a must.

The salmonella was because of the sushi or beef tartar, which I would never recommend to a foreigner or Chilean who is not used to it or if the place does not have a high standard.

As for the salmonella... You just got incredibly unlucky. As someone from Santiago who has lived there for over 25 years... Ive had sushi every week, pisco sour and tartare all the time, and never in my life have I contracted Salmonella, nor I know anyone else who has. But yeah, better safe than sorry.

Kevin, I would love to see your channel gain more viewerships-you have real skills as a videographer. Congrats on the quality of your work.

It's very cool seeing your video and comparing it to other tourism-oriented youtube channels out there and how your professional "journalist voice" narration makes it pop. Lovely weather you guys had.

In my 40 year old chilean life I’ve never, ever known someone who has got salmonella 😅. I would recommend buying raw dishes like Crudo, Tártaro or Ceviche on fancy restaurants only or raw sea food anywhere in the coast. Nice vid, go to Viña first next time 😉

I moved to Chile almost 3 years ago and I’m still amazed at the beautiful landscapes they have especially here in the south of the country. I’m from Venezuela 🇻🇪. Your videos are all great and pretty informative. Keep up the good work and you definitely should come to the south one day! I can tell you’re an announcer since your voice is so clear 😂😂 I might be wrong but you sound like it!

Great video, headed to Santiago later this year, thanks for the tips.

Hey Kevin, enjoyed your video. I was born in Chile on May 22 1960, earthquake 9.5 magnitude. Biggest in world history. The doctors delivered me in between the major shaking. Anyway I was 7 years old when I left. Went back to visit at age 36 I am now 63 years old. I am sorry you got sick for the fish, the food the fruits are so darn delicious and not so processed and tasteless as here in the USA. Never the less one can get sick anywhere in the world. I toured as a guitarist also and one thing I learned during traveling is stay away from salads and foods that are washed with local water. Never drink tap water. Understand from the locals what is good and what is risky. We learn by doing. However the health care you got is also top notch for the most part in Chile. And yes much crime, muggings etc. Especially in the bigger cities. I am lucky for when I visited my extended family put out the red carpet. We went to Santiago, Chiloe, Punta Arenas, back up to Vina del Mar and Valparaiso. I ate Curanto and Empanadas and all the dishes my mom and grandma use to make when I was growing up. Anyway very good video and Kevin - stay safe. When you go out drinking make sure there are people you know keeping an eye on you and keeping you safe that are sober. Tourists are targets everywhere you go. Dont dress so luxirous, dont wear expensive watches when touring, dont flash your money around, Be smart - I know you guys are. Travelling and getting familiar with other cultures going beyond borders will make you a better human. keep up the good work.

"Santiago is modern and westernized" We have always been westerners. The entire American continent has been part of the West since 1492.

This was super informative! As I’m currently planning my trip to Chile, I really appreciated you being honest about what was worth it for you and what wasn’t. Thank you so much for this amazing content ❤

We are not Europe or Japan (and I don't think we have to be like them either. Each country is unique in every way) but you can enjoy a good quality of life here if you really want and work hard. As far as I know, that happens in every city and country in the world. Btw, come to the south of Chile the next time! 😊

I am headed to Santiago for about one week in late January 2024 so am looking on you tube for info when I caught this video. After watching this video I had to write to express how impressed I was by the distinctive quality of the documentary---so impressive compared to the vast majority of "you tuber travel videos. Let me explain, and it's a lesson to other you tubers: Notice how Kevin makes sure that although he and his girlfriend are in the videos, his perspective is OUTWARD, not self-directed. Yes, we see him as narrator, but the focus is on providing us, the viewer, with Santiago itself, the city. This reference point shows respect for the subject (the city of Santiago in this case). So many you tubers make their videos about THEM, NOT the subject city, people, animals, etc. In Kevin's case, he provides detailed but highly interesting (newsworthy) information. His narration style, of course, reflects his experience of 15 years (according to his bio) as a TV news-reporter. His style is very serious, formal, but so impressively professional. I pay attention to videos in a way different than others because I want to shoot some documentaries myself in the future. I've subscribed. (and yes, in addition, his tip about not eating raw food is a huge favor to any traveler :).

Such a shame that you got sick! But we'll recieve you with open arms if you ever come back, and if you do, I recommend you visit what Chile is more known for, it's natural beauty

First of all, I'm quite surprised this video has so few views, production quality and narrative is top notch! Really enjoyed the virtual trip, but as a Santiaguino I feel so many things got cut/omitted in the video haha... Until next time, maybe 😀 Re: salmonella, I have a theory. As unlikely as it may sound, you're accustomed to US raw meat "traits" and another country's raw meat was too much for you. The only support for my theory, is that in my lifetime I've never and I mean EVER heard of a Chilean getting salmonella! It's one of those diseases we left behind in the 80's, and if there is still a weak/uncommon variety around, our stomachs don't even flinch anymore 😅

I stumble on your channel, I thought I was watching a news coverage about things to do in Santiago, Chile! Glad you are okay! I cant wait to visit next month. Thanks for the tips!

good observation! places outside of the US are also part of the Americas. that's a good commentary.

It wasn't the food, it was bad luck man!! lol I'm from Chile and I've never heard of someone sick with salmonela. Id' say "if it's too cheap don't eat it", also good/the best restaurants have their kitchen exposed.

Great video man!