{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/colombia/manizales","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:01:13.035Z","place":{"city":"Manizales","country":"Colombia","countryCode":"CO","lat":5.0668,"lon":-75.50684},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mixed but leaning positive","summary":"Numbeo surveys indicate that while worry about mugging and robbery is moderate, a majority of residents feel safe walking alone in daylight, suggesting a generally positive day-to-day feeling for visitors during daylight hours.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket 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Travelers should be aware of potential risks, particularly at night, and take standard safety precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about mugging or robbery is at a moderate level according to Numbeo surveys, and the city's homicide rate is higher than the global average."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"While specific pickpocketing hotspots are not detailed, general caution in crowded areas is advised due to property crime being a local concern."},"safeAreas":["El Cable","La Estrella"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Be aware of potential scams targeting tourists, though specific recent examples for Manizales are not detailed in the dossier.","Be cautious of unsolicited offers or overly friendly strangers, especially in tourist areas."],"zones":[{"name":"El Cable","level":"safe","note":"Popular commercial and residential area, generally considered safe."},{"name":"La Estrella","level":"safe","note":"A well-regarded neighborhood with good infrastructure, safe for visitors."},{"name":"Chipre","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with some commercial activity; exercise normal precautions, especially after dark."},{"name":"Centro (Downtown)","level":"caution","note":"Busy commercial hub; be aware of pickpockets and petty theft, especially in crowded areas."},{"name":"Villamaría","level":"caution","note":"A municipality bordering Manizales; generally safe but maintain awareness of surroundings."},{"name":"Aranjuez","level":"caution","note":"A mixed residential and commercial district; standard safety precautions apply."}]}}