U.S. Department of State
Level 3Reconsider Travel
Updated information on civil unrest and kidnapping. Reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Full advisory →Is Colombia safe? 🇨🇴
Americas · Updated
As of July 2026, Colombia scores 55/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Of the 1 Colombia destination assessed, Medellín scores highest (55/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 3Advises against all-but-essential travel to parts
Your travel insurance could be invalidated if you travel against advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). Areas where FCDO advises against all but essential travel Colombia-Venezuela border and northern Colombia FCDO advises against all but essential travel to: all of Norte de Santander Department, including Cúcuta.
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)
Canada's official risk level for Colombia: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Colombia destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Colombia safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts | 54 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 24.9 / 100k | 26 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2024 | 52.7% | 53 | UN SDG Global Database (2024) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 49/100 | 49 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 47/100 | 47 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 16.2 / 100k | 52 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Colombia safety FAQ
Is Colombia safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Colombia Level 3 of 4 — Reconsider Travel. On our composite index Colombia averages 55/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Colombia?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Medellín currently scores highest at 55/100 (Moderate).
Where does this Colombia safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.