{"license":"CC BY 4.0 — attribution: IsMyTripSafe.com","source":"https://ismytripsafe.com/colombia/manizales","updatedAt":"2026-08-27T05:03:51.223Z","place":{"city":"Manizales","country":"Colombia","countryCode":"CO","lat":5.0668,"lon":-75.50684},"safety":{"score":46,"level":"CAUTION","answer":"Caution advised","saferThanPctOfCountries":35,"confidence":0.5,"caps":[],"databaseScore":42,"travellerSentiment":{"score":63,"label":"Mostly positive","summary":"Recent traveler reports indicate Manizales feels relatively safe during the day, with many praising its coffee culture and university-town atmosphere, but caution is advised at night and in certain neighborhoods.","weightInScore":0.18,"components":[{"label":"Reported feel","score":55,"weight":0.35},{"label":"Robbery risk","score":62,"weight":0.45},{"label":"Pickpocket risk","score":78,"weight":0.2}]},"categories":[{"key":"crime","label":"Crime","score":42,"tier":1},{"key":"sentiment","label":"Traveller 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(green)","year":null,"score":71,"source":"GDACS / USGS"}],"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":[{"kind":"Drought","severity":"green","title":"Drought is on going in Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama, Venezuela","distanceKm":468}],"fieldResearch":{"verdict":"Manizales is moderately safe for travelers who take normal precautions, though recent earthquake damage and moderate crime risks require vigilance.","summary":"Manizales has seen declining violent crime over the past decade but still faces moderate risks of robbery and pickpocketing, particularly in crowded areas and after dark. The city center and bus terminal areas are less safe at night, while neighborhoods like Ciudadela del Norte and San Jose have higher homicide concentrations. Recent seismic activity has caused infrastructure damage, adding to safety concerns.","robberyRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Mugging and armed robbery occur at a moderate level, especially after dark in the city center and along some bus routes"},"pickpocketRisk":{"level":"Moderate","note":"Pickpocketing and bag-snatching are moderate risks in crowded areas such as markets, plazas, and public transport"},"safeAreas":["La Florida","Palogrande","Chipre","Universidad de Manizales area"],"avoidAreas":["Ciudadela del Norte (high violent crime, especially at night)","San Jose (armed robbery and assault risk, avoid after dark)"],"scams":["Fake taxi drivers overcharging or taking tourists to unsafe areas","Street vendors selling counterfeit goods or altering prices after agreement"],"zones":[{"name":"Centro Histórico","level":"caution","note":"Safe during day with many attractions, but avoid after dark due to pickpocketing and robbery risk"},{"name":"Ciudadela del Norte","level":"avoid","note":"Historically high violent crime; 50% of city homicides occurred here and nearby San Jose per 2018 data"},{"name":"San Jose","level":"avoid","note":"Part of high-crime northern zone; avoid especially at night due to armed robbery and assault risk"},{"name":"La Florida","level":"safe","note":"Residential and university area with strong student presence; generally safe day and night"},{"name":"Palogrande","level":"safe","note":"Upscale residential and commercial zone; low crime, popular with expats and retirees"},{"name":"Alameda","level":"caution","note":"Commercial hub near bus terminal; exercise caution due to petty theft, especially during daytime crowds"},{"name":"Chipre","level":"safe","note":"Quiet residential neighborhood with good security; safe for walking day and night"},{"name":"Universidad de Manizales area","level":"safe","note":"University district with active student life; well-patrolled and safe during academic hours"}]}}