Safety update for Safety & Police based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Higher risk than average — stay vigilant.
Common Risks:
- Petty theft in crowded areas — keep valuables secure
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Romance scams — be skeptical of offers
Areas to Avoid:
The outskirts have higher crime rates.
Police Situation:
Police are generally helpful to tourists.
Stay safe out there.
Scam alert: Colombia 2026
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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8 Mar 2026 at 00:13
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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9 Mar 2026 at 09:13
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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10 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Adding my experience: scene has evolved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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10 Mar 2026 at 15:13
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 07:13
Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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11 Mar 2026 at 11:13
First time was a learning experience. Second time was much better. Experience makes all the difference.
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13 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Been there 12 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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14 Mar 2026 at 22:13
Also recommend downloading Google Translate before you go. Essential.
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15 Mar 2026 at 16:13
Been there 5 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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16 Mar 2026 at 20:13
Also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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17 Mar 2026 at 06:13
Quick question — how was the transport?
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19 Mar 2026 at 04:13
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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20 Mar 2026 at 14:13
Word of caution — be careful with street touts. Other than that, great destination.
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21 Mar 2026 at 08:13
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:13
Can confirm. Was there recently and everything checks out.
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:13
Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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24 Mar 2026 at 23:13
First time was good but could have been better. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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25 Mar 2026 at 13:07
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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