{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/colombia/bucaramanga","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:00:50.308Z","place":{"city":"Bucaramanga","country":"Colombia","countryCode":"CO","lat":7.125,"lon":-73.11895},"safety":{"score":53,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":45,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":53,"travellerSentiment":{"score":54,"label":"Negative","summary":"Residents report feeling unsafe walking alone at night, and there is a high level of concern regarding mugging and robbery.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":31,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":50,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of their surroundings, particularly at night, and take precautions against petty theft and scams.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is high among residents, and violent crime is seen as a significant local problem."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is a moderate concern, and pickpocketing is a risk in crowded tourist areas and public transport."},"safeAreas":["Cabecera del Llano","San Francisco","Giron"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers (ensure meters are used or agree on fare beforehand)","Distraction theft, where an accomplice distracts you while another steals your belongings"],"zones":[{"name":"Cabecera del Llano","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered safe and is a popular area for tourists and locals."},{"name":"San Francisco","level":"safe","note":"A well-regarded district with good infrastructure and a safe atmosphere."},{"name":"Centro","level":"caution","note":"The downtown area can be busy and may experience petty crime like pickpocketing, especially after dark."},{"name":"Giron","level":"safe","note":"A historic town near Bucaramanga, generally safe and popular for its colonial architecture."},{"name":"Real de Minas","level":"caution","note":"This area can have higher crime rates, particularly at night; exercise increased vigilance."},{"name":"Sotomayor","level":"caution","note":"Some parts of this district may experience higher crime rates; stay aware of your surroundings."}]}}