Safety info for Colombia:
General: Felt safe with common sense.
Watch Out: Avoid residential areas at night.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
Colombia safety update
Started by HalifaxHarry · 17 Mar 2026 · 2253 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 03:43
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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18 Mar 2026 at 15:35
Agreed on all points. Make sure to use a VPN.
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20 Mar 2026 at 11:00
This matches my experience. Colombia is one of my favorites.
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21 Mar 2026 at 07:35
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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21 Mar 2026 at 22:41
I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $90/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
Spent about $90/day all-in. Quality was good.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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21 Mar 2026 at 23:46
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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23 Mar 2026 at 14:04
This matches my experience. Colombia is great value.
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24 Mar 2026 at 01:48
Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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25 Mar 2026 at 00:07
100% agree. The atmosphere is hard to beat.
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25 Mar 2026 at 01:56
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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25 Mar 2026 at 02:09
Been going for years. The scene has shifted a bit but still good.
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25 Mar 2026 at 14:15
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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25 Mar 2026 at 15:23
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:23
+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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26 Mar 2026 at 01:51
Not sure I agree about that area. I found the outskirts to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 17:04
How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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26 Mar 2026 at 20:34
Not sure I agree about that area. I found downtown to be better value.
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26 Mar 2026 at 23:06
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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27 Mar 2026 at 07:35
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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