{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/colombia/pereira","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:00:44.559Z","place":{"city":"Pereira","country":"Colombia","countryCode":"CO","lat":4.81428,"lon":-75.69488},"safety":{"score":60,"level":"MODERATE","answer":"Mostly — take normal precautions","saferThanPctOfCountries":57,"confidence":0.87,"caps":[],"databaseScore":59,"travellerSentiment":{"score":66,"label":"Mixed to Positive","summary":"Residents report feeling safe walking alone in daylight (82/100) and a majority feel safe walking alone after dark (52.7%), though worry about mugging is notable.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":65,"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":57,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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Travelers should be aware of potential risks and take standard precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Worry about being mugged or robbed is at 46/100, and violent crime is seen as a local problem by over 50% of residents."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Property crime is seen as a local problem by nearly 50% of residents, suggesting a moderate risk of pickpocketing and bag-snatching in busy areas."},"safeAreas":["San Vicente","Altagracia"],"avoidAreas":["Areas immediately surrounding bus terminals and train stations after dark."],"scams":["Overcharging by taxi drivers (ensure meter is used or agree on fare beforehand)","Distraction theft, especially in crowded areas or markets"],"zones":[{"name":"El Centro","level":"caution","note":"Higher risk of petty crime like pickpocketing; avoid after dark."},{"name":"San Vicente","level":"safe","note":"Generally considered a safe residential area."},{"name":"La Macarena","level":"caution","note":"Can be lively at night, but be aware of surroundings due to potential for petty crime."},{"name":"Dosquebradas","level":"caution","note":"A large municipality bordering Pereira; exercise standard urban precautions."},{"name":"Cuba","level":"caution","note":"A significant district, requires general urban awareness; avoid isolated areas at night."},{"name":"Altagracia","level":"safe","note":"Residential area with a lower crime profile."}]}}