The city is generally safe, however :
Be aware of pickpockets and avoid wearing expensive-looking jewelry or watches, even during the day.
Do not visit Talcahuano's seaport, Hualpen and nearby areas at night, especially on weekends.
Other residential areas such as Chiguayante, San Pedro de la Paz, are worth visiting but have their dangerous places also, so be careful when going unaccompanied by people who live there or know the place well.
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Population is very tolerant and friendly.
As the rest of country, this city has a largely conservative Catholic and Protestant population but Freemasonry has here, an important influence in culture, education and business.
Very strong social movements and political activity, sometimes heavily polarizated, be careful while discussing topics such as Pinochet's regime or the War of the Pacific.
Travellers should be aware of the recent political history of Chile as the country was under the rule of Augusto Pinochet for many years following the 1973 military coup over the Socialist president Salvador Allende. Foreigners should be respectful when approaching this topic and in fact it is best avoided unless you are in the company of Chileans you know well or those who bring the subject up willingly themselves.
Mind your manners, in contrast with the rest of Chile, Concepción is highly populated by university students, so they can understand if you are talking in English. Avoid unnecessary comments about the city and its people.