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Safety

General

  • Use official taxis or ride apps (e.g. DiDi, Cabify, Uber, ~~Beat~~ (Beat no longer works after 2022)) rather than hailing on the street. Use cabs after dark
  • Avoid displaying phones/jewelry/cameras openly, especially at night
  • don't walk around with your phone and your laptop in clear view. Obviously, people will see your a tourist, but its important not to look rich, so dress down. If your a victim of robbery in colombia, the first response will likely be 'what were you doing/wearing?'
  • Keep photocopies (or photos) of passport and cards separate from the originals
  • only withdraw money during the day, never after sunset
  • don't walk around drunk at night
  • Walk with purpose and look comfortable, but don't be complacent. Walking around looking shit scared is not going to do you any favours and your just more likely to be a target

Areas to be cautious in

  • Confirm current guidance for specific neighborhoods before visiting at night
  • Ask locals/accommodation staff which areas to avoid — this changes over time

Health

  • Vaccination status and what's still due before departure: Vaccinations & health
  • Travel insurance: research and provider shortlist in Logistics → Travel insurance — buy before departure; keep policy PDF + 24/7 assistance number offline (details TBD once purchased)
  • Nearest embassy/consulate contact: TBD

Emergency contacts

Service Number
Police 123
Medical emergency 123
Tourist Police (Policía de Turismo) TBD

See also: Itinerary · Logistics