Safety update for Safety & Police based on recent experience and community reports:
General Safety Level: Low risk if you stick to known areas.
Common Risks:
- Drink spiking at bars — watch your drinks
- ATM skimming — use bank ATMs inside branches
- Motorcycle taxi accidents — wear a helmet
Areas to Avoid:
Stay out of unlit side streets after midnight.
Police Situation:
Avoid any interaction with police if possible.
Stay safe out there.
Police situation in Colombia — current status
Started by WanderlustCarl · 26 Feb 2026 · 1494 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 05:42
Spot on with the prices. Matches what I paid recently.
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27 Feb 2026 at 10:42
What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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1 Mar 2026 at 06:42
Word of caution — some online profiles are fake. Other than that, great destination.
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I was there in March and prices were about average. Spent about $150/day all-in.
My tip: avoid weekends.
My tip: avoid weekends.
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4 Mar 2026 at 11:42
Great report, thanks for sharing. Had a similar experience there last month.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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5 Mar 2026 at 21:42
Good info. Going during the week is much better — less crowded and better prices.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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6 Mar 2026 at 18:42
Did you use local sites or find girls at bars?
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8 Mar 2026 at 06:42
Different experience for me. Prices were higher when I went.
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Word of caution — watch out for taxi scams at the airport. Other than that, great destination.
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10 Mar 2026 at 07:42
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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First time was a learning experience. Second time was 10x smoother. Experience makes all the difference.
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Saving this thread. Gold mine of information.
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14 Mar 2026 at 23:42
Been there 8 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The consistency is what keeps me coming back.
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Been there 10 times now. Still one of my top destinations. The quality is what keeps me coming back.
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Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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Different experience for me. Prices were lower when I went.
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Different experience for me. Prices were about the same when I went.
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