Safety in Colombia

[bert]

I read some different comments about this subject.

It makes that I have not made a decision because it's still difficult to evaluate the safety condition of an independent traveller.

So experienced travellers, please tell me about the safety situation in the Colombian cities.

Thanks so much.

I'm used to travel in the Far East (Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam...) where safety is really not an issue.

 

[Riobard]

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[12is12]

Bert,

I've visited 4 times.

Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota.

Never felt unsafe. However, since there IS a safety issue, I followed common sense rules pertaining to Latin America.

No hay problema.

Actually, no habia problema. 

 

[bert]

Thanks for advice! Much appreciated.

[Boy69]

I am in Colombia at the moment visited Bogota,San Andres, Cartagena and Santa Marta never felt unsafe and the Colombian are people very nice.

[speedoo1]

I have been in Colombia twice. As a general rule you should try to avoid walking around after dark/at night. There are certain areas/barrios in Colombian cities that should be avoided after dark/at night. These areas will often be deserted at night; poorly lit and with poor housing. Stay away/ turn back! If you see other people walk around it should be okay for you as well. Try not to use your phone while walking around especially at night.

Colombia is no worse than other countries or certain US cities. If you use common sense, you should be fine.