{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/uruguay/colonia-del-sacramento","updatedAt":"2026-07-29T18:03:06.666Z","place":{"city":"Colonia del Sacramento","country":"Uruguay","countryCode":"UY","lat":-34.46262,"lon":-57.83976},"safety":{"score":85,"level":"VERY_SAFE","answer":"Yes — very safe","saferThanPctOfCountries":92,"confidence":0.85,"caps":[],"databaseScore":85,"travellerSentiment":{"score":87,"label":"Very Positive","summary":"Travel publications consistently highlight Uruguay, and by extension its popular destinations like Colonia del Sacramento, as safe and appealing for visitors, including solo and LGBTQ+ travelers.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":85,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":92,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":76,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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While petty crime can occur, serious incidents are rare, and official advisories recommend normal security precautions.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Low","note":"Violent crime is uncommon, but opportunistic theft can occur in tourist zones."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are the most likely risks, particularly in crowded historic streets and markets."},"safeAreas":["Barrio Histórico","Puerto Viejo","Centro"],"avoidAreas":[],"scams":["Overcharging by taxis or informal transport","Distraction pickpocketing in crowded tourist areas"],"zones":[{"name":"Barrio Histórico","level":"safe","note":"Historic center is generally safe and well-patrolled due to tourism."},{"name":"Puerto Viejo","level":"safe","note":"Port area is safe, with good visibility and activity."},{"name":"Centro","level":"safe","note":"The central business district is safe during the day."},{"name":"Residential areas (e.g., near Rambla de las Américas)","level":"caution","note":"Residential areas are generally safe but exercise caution after dark."},{"name":"Outskirts/less developed areas","level":"caution","note":"Areas away from the main tourist zones may have higher petty crime risk."}]}}