Tourism in Chile is a work in progress October 23, 2009 Chile’s tourism industry has considerable potential to grow off a smaller base than the more mature sectors in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. It is very much a work in progress. Chile’s tourism industry has considerable potential to grow off a smaller base than the more mature sectors in Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina. It is very much a work in progress. Factors in Chile’s favor include a wealth of natural attractions, some of the highest levels of personal safety and security in Latin America, a sound economy, and solid investments being made in the tourism infrastructure.