Common scams in Colombia
Started by DetroitDan · 17 Mar 2026 · 2488 views
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17 Mar 2026 at 07:57
Safety info for Colombia:
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
General: More caution needed but manageable.
Watch Out: Station area sketchy after dark.
Scams: Overpriced bar touts.
Stay smart, stay safe.
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18 Mar 2026 at 23:15
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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20 Mar 2026 at 01:48
Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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21 Mar 2026 at 13:48
Did you use an agency or find girls at clubs?
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22 Mar 2026 at 07:06
Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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23 Mar 2026 at 04:52
Excellent write-up. This is why this forum is the best resource out there.
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23 Mar 2026 at 09:30
Spot on with the prices. That matches what I paid in February.
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23 Mar 2026 at 10:42
Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:00
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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23 Mar 2026 at 18:24
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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24 Mar 2026 at 03:46
Did you use an agency or find girls at online?
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24 Mar 2026 at 06:44
Quick question — how was the wifi?
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:06
Adding my experience from February.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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25 Mar 2026 at 03:10
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 09:56
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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25 Mar 2026 at 11:46
Quick question — how was the hotel security?
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25 Mar 2026 at 20:52
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since last year. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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