{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/colombia/bogota","updatedAt":"2026-09-19T13:22:35.713Z","place":{"city":"Bogotá","country":"Colombia","countryCode":"CO","lat":4.60971,"lon":-74.08175},"safety":{"score":39,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":25,"confidence":0.5,"caps":[],"databaseScore":38,"travellerSentiment":{"score":43,"label":"Mixed to negative","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate feeling unsafe after dark and in certain neighborhoods, with concerns over muggings and scams outweighing positive experiences in tourist zones like Zona T and Parque 93.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":45,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":34,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":58,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":37,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller Sentiment","score":43,"tier":1},{"key":"advisories","label":"Advisories","score":41,"tier":2},{"key":"stability","label":"Stability","score":53,"tier":2},{"key":"health","label":"Health & Air","score":67,"tier":2}]},"advisories":[{"source":"U.S. Department of State","level":3,"label":"Reconsider Travel","updated":"Tue, 31 Mar 2026","url":"https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.col.html"},{"source":"UK Foreign Office (FCDO)","level":3,"label":"Advises against all travel to parts of the country","updated":"2026-09-03T14:30:31Z","url":"https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/colombia"},{"source":"Government of Canada","level":2,"label":"Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories)","updated":"2026-09-18T13:42:06.3343428-04:00","url":"https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/colombia"}],"indicators":[{"key":"homicide","label":"Homicide rate","value":24.9134420347488,"display":"24.9 / 100k","year":"2023","score":21,"source":"World Bank Open Data"},{"key":"crime_major_constraint","label":"Crime seen as a major business constraint","value":3,"display":"3.0%","year":"2017","score":91,"source":"World Bank Enterprise Surveys"},{"key":"terrorism_deaths_pm","label":"Terrorism deaths (latest year)","value":1.3289500442998947,"display":"1.3 / million","year":"2021","score":70,"source":"Global Terrorism Database"},{"key":"road_deaths","label":"Road traffic deaths","value":16.2,"display":"16.2 / 100k","year":"2021","score":50,"source":"WHO Global Health Observatory"},{"key":"stability","label":"Political stability & no terrorism","value":49.3103253,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"rule_of_law","label":"Rule of law","value":47.3311328,"display":"47/100","year":"2024","score":47,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"corruption","label":"Control of corruption","value":41.90949,"display":"42/100","year":"2024","score":42,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"gov_effectiveness","label":"Government effectiveness","value":49.1802654,"display":"49/100","year":"2024","score":49,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"regulatory","label":"Regulatory quality","value":55.0740059,"display":"55/100","year":"2024","score":55,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"voice","label":"Voice & accountability","value":57.4541954,"display":"57/100","year":"2024","score":57,"source":"World Bank Governance Indicators"},{"key":"city_population_scale","label":"Urban scale factor","value":7674366,"display":"7.7M residents","year":null,"score":42,"source":"City Geocoding"},{"key":"safe_walking_dark","label":"Feel safe walking alone after dark","value":52.7,"display":"52.7%","year":"2024","score":51,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"human_trafficking_victims","label":"Detected human-trafficking victims","value":0.09,"display":"0.09 / 100k","year":"2024","score":91,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"bribery_contact_rate","label":"Bribery during public-official contact","value":22.4,"display":"22.4%","year":"2023","score":54,"source":"UN SDG Global Database"},{"key":"air_quality","label":"Air quality","value":58,"display":"US AQI 58 · Moderate","year":null,"score":86,"source":"Open-Meteo Air Quality"},{"key":"health","label":"Travel health notices","value":2,"display":"1 notice · max Alert","year":null,"score":60,"source":"CDC Travelers' Health"},{"key":"hospitals","label":"Hospitals nearby","value":80,"display":"80 within 15 km · nearest ~0.2 km","year":null,"score":95,"source":"OpenStreetMap"},{"key":"weather","label":"Extreme weather","value":25,"display":"September: highs ~25°C · no weather extremes","year":null,"score":100,"source":"Open-Meteo"},{"key":"natural_hazards","label":"Natural hazards","value":0,"display":"No active alerts · 29 quakes ≥M4.5 past yr","year":null,"score":65,"source":"GDACS / USGS"},{"key":"advisory","label":"Government travel advisory","value":2.5,"display":"Level 3 — Reconsider Travel · 2 govts","year":null,"score":50,"source":"CA / US"}],"healthNotices":[{"level":"Alert","title":"Yellow Fever in Colombia","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/yellow-fever-colombia"},{"level":"Alert","title":"Global Polio","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level2/global-polio"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Dengue","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/dengue-global"},{"level":"Watch","title":"Global Measles","url":"https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/notices/level1/measles-globe"}],"hazardAlerts":[],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"No — Bogotá remains unsafe for visitors due to elevated violent crime, election-related unrest, and persistent pickpocketing risks despite some improvements.","summary":"Bogotá's homicide rate remains high at 24.9 per 100k, with half of killings being contract-related, and visitors face real risks of mugging and armed robbery, especially after dark in certain neighborhoods. While air quality and healthcare access are strong, the city experiences seasonal spikes in crime tied to political events, and scams targeting tourists are common. Travelers should exercise extreme caution, avoid isolated areas at night, and use official transport only.","robberyRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Armed robbery and mugging occur, particularly after dark in La Candelaria, Santa Fé, and parts of Chapinero; visitors should resist neither nor confront assailants."},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"High","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are common in crowded zones including TransMilenio stations, markets, and La Candelaria, especially during peak hours and events."},"safeAreas":["Chapinero","Usaquén","Teusaquillo"],"avoidAreas":["Santa Fé (due to drug-related violence and crime)","Kennedy (high homicide and theft rates, especially after dark)"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking passengers to isolated areas for robbery","Distraction thefts in crowded areas like TransMilenio stations and markets","Fake police officers demanding to see passports or wallets"],"zones":[{"name":"La Candelaria","level":"caution","note":"Historic center; pickpocketing and occasional muggings reported after dark on weeknights"},{"name":"Chapinero","level":"safe","note":"Popular with tourists and expats; generally safe day and night, but stay alert in southern parts near Avenida Caracas"},{"name":"Santa Fé","level":"avoid","note":"Known for drug activity and sporadic violent crime; avoid, especially at night"},{"name":"Usaquén","level":"safe","note":"Affluent northern district with low crime; safe for dining and shopping day and night"},{"name":"Suba","level":"caution","note":"Residential area with moderate crime; exercise caution after dark, particularly on public transit"},{"name":"Kennedy","level":"avoid","note":"High homicide and theft rates; avoid unless necessary, especially after dark"},{"name":"Teusaquillo","level":"safe","note":"Central residential zone with low violent crime; safe for walking and cycling during day"},{"name":"Fontibón","level":"caution","note":"Mixed-use area near airport; petty theft reported, avoid isolated areas at night"}]}}