Is Colombia safe for solo female travelers?
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How safe is Colombia for solo female travelers?
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based on 94 experiences from female travelers
Bogotá, Family travel
Very cool experience. I stayed near the Gold Museum. There are many restaurants nearby and more museums. At night, it is not very safe to walk in the area and you should be careful with people who approach you to talk.
Posted: December 6, 2025
Mely
Dominican Republic
Guatapé, Group travel
It was a great experience. There are many places to visit and activities to do. The food is very good, the locals are very friendly and the food is delicious. I recommend going with a certified guide to avoid scams.
Posted: December 6, 2025Mely
Dominican Republic
Colombia, Group travel
Very nice experience. There is a lot to do and see. The locals are friendly and can provide you with information. The food is not expensive and very good. There are activities you can do without guides, and you can rent bicycles, but for this you need a special card.
Posted: December 6, 2025Colombia, Solo travel
Amazing and safe! Solo traveling through Colombia was incredible! From vibrant cities to lush jungles, every day was an adventure. Met amazing people, felt safe, and fell in love with the culture. Can’t wait to go back! 🇨🇴
Posted: August 6, 2025
Liz
Panama
Colombia, Family travel
I felt safe almost everywhere except in Plaza de Botero in Medellin were they have statues from the artist, that park felt sketchy and there were too much people walking around randomly. I like a vegan sushi I bought there in Medellín twice but overall vegan food.. they didn't have much. I spent around $300 dollars in everything that included the hotel where I stayed in the same room with mom and sister, then a whole bus to take us from our hotel to the touristic sites for 3 or 5 days I think it was and then I spent like a $100 on souvenirs.
Posted: July 21, 2025How safe is Colombia for women?
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Based on 87 local experiences
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Based on 87 local experiences
Milena
Bogotá
Bogota is safe, only if you know where to go. It has very beautiful and interesting places to visit, but if you come alone and go out at night alone to dangerous places you could put yourself at risk.
Posted: December 9, 2025Medellín
You have to be careful with the homeless people, because sometimes they get angry if you don’t give them coins or something! Try to avoid the downtown at night such as parque berrio or el Hueco! :)))))
Posted: December 5, 2025
Kinga
Pasto
I have been living in Pasto for 5 months now and I must say that I feel very safe in this city. Nothing crazy has happened. I don’t go out at night alone, so about this I cannot share any experience.
Posted: November 29, 2025
Noemi
Laureles
Me and my girlfriend have been living here for over a month walking everywhere we go, hangout out with locals daily, and going out intoxicated for nightlife most weekends. We have not had a problem yet! People have primarily been kind, I don’t think we’ve experienced homophobia(?), and we have no had anything stolen. We are in love with it here and I hope we and other travelers continue having positive and safe experiences in laureles.
Posted: November 25, 2025
Valeria
Cali
I haven’t had anything happen to me personally but I’m a local. I wouldn’t visit without a local connection to warn you about how to behave and where to avoid. It’s a lovely city but I do believe female foreigners are at risk.
Posted: November 21, 2025Safety in Colombia
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Andrea
Bogotá
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Travel isn’t just a passion for me — it’s my lifestyle. I love connecting with people, learning from cultures, sharing stories and music, and exploring unique places. I can host, join trips, or find travel buddies abroad. 🌈 Life’s too short not to wander!
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Laura
Bogotá
Can host for:
3 days
About me
Hi, I'm Laura, I'm 25 years old and live in Bogotá with my family! I love cultural exchange and traveling, I recently quit my job and got to travel along side my mom and sister through Europe for two months! I love animals, playing tennis and boardgames :D
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Expats in Colombia
Vaso
Pereira
About me
Hey ladies! I’m Vaso, 30 years old from Greece. The last years of my life I’m living like a nomad, traveling around the world with low budget. I love to discover new places and meet people who love to travel as well. I’m aerial dance instructor & performer but while traveling I have done different type of jobs. I love to dance, to go to the gym, to be in the nature, to do roller skates and be active!
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Génesis
Bogotá
About me
Hi, I’m Genesis. I’m Venezuelan but I’ve lived in Bogota, Colombia for the past 6 years. I study modern languages, work as a freelancer and English teacher. I love adventures and getting to know new places and restaurants (I’m vegetarian). I like hiking, watching movies, going to festivals, cultural exchange, being in nature and artsy events. I’m new to this app but I would love to host and make friends.
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